Broiled Honey Mustard Salmon

A Martha Stewart recipe that should be in every salmon lover's repertoire! I love cooking salmon but you have to make sure where it comes from and the quality of it. I use organic salmon from Nova Scotia. Its flesh is a bright pink and I know that my fishmonger is careful about his suppliers - beware of some fish sold in grocery stores!

The recipe couldn't be simpler, just add the honey and mustard to the salmon and broil for 7 minutes. The result is impressive and, above all, delicious!

Servings: 4

Preparation: 10 minutes

Cooking: 8 minutes

Ingredients :

• 1 salmon fillet (800 g), cut into 4 pieces
• ¼ cup Dijon mustard (I use Maille)
• ¼ cup good quality honey (I use Iyia)
• 1 ½ tsp kosher salt
• Pepper from the mill, to taste
• Lime wedges, for serving
• Flat-leaf parsley leaves, for serving
• Steamed spinach with ginger, to serve
  

Preparation :

1. Season the salmon pieces with salt and pepper and set aside on a baking sheet covered with foil while you prepare the sauce. (I like to do this step ahead of time and let the salmon sit in the fridge for up to 4 hours to lightly brine it.) If you don't have that much time, the brining step is optional.
2. In a bowl, mix the mustard and honey. Add the salmon pieces on top and spread with a brush.
3. Preheat the oven to broil and bake on the top rack (but not the very top) for 7 minutes. Depending on your oven and the height of your rack, this step could take between 6 and 8 minutes. Make sure to get a nice caramelization on top.
4. Serve with wilted spinach, lime wedges, flat-leaf parsley leaves and flaked salt. SO good.