MUSTARD AND HERB CRUSTED SALMON

Serves 2

1 Tablespoon minced shallots

1 Tablespoon whole grain mustard

2 Tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

1 teaspoon fresh ground pepper

1 teaspoon sea salt plus more to taste

2 6 oz Salmon Filets, skin removed

 

Preheat oven to high broil and adjust rack to top third of the oven. In a small bowl, combine shallots, mustard, olive oil, 1 teaspoon salt and 1 teaspoon pepper and blend. Evenly distribute the mixture over the top of the salmon filets then place salmon on a baking sheet. Broil for 7 minutes or until salmon is cooked medium rare. Garnish with chives and salt to taste.

 Serving suggestion:

*Place salmon on bed of fresh arugula, kale, escarole, or other salad greens tossed with lemon, olive oil, salt and shaved parmesan cheese.