Salmon with Herby Lemon Sauce

Ingredients

• 4 salmon fillets
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• Kosher salt
• Black pepper
• Herb Sauce:
• 1 cup parsley
• 1/4 cup basil
• 1 garlic clove
• Zest and juice of 1 lemon
• 1/3 cup olive oil
• 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan
• Pinch of red pepper flakes
• Kosher salt, to taste

Preparation

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 300 degrees.

2. 2

   Season salmon with kosher salt and black pepper.

3. 3

   Heat olive oil in a cast-iron skillet over medium heat. Place salmon flesh-side down and cook for 6–7 minutes, until nicely seared and crisp.

4. 4

   Flip salmon and transfer skillet to the oven. Cook for another 6–8 minutes, or until desired doneness.

5. 5

   Meanwhile, make the herb sauce. Add parsley, basil, garlic, lemon zest and juice, Parmesan, red pepper flakes and olive oil to a food processor. Pulse until well combined but still slightly textured. Season with salt to taste.

6. 6

   Spoon herb sauce over warm salmon and finish with extra herbs, flaky salt and cracked pepper before serving.