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Found It Smoked Roasted Salmon

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  • Servings: 2
  • Prep: 15m
  • Cook: 20m
    • The following recipe serves 2 people.

Ingredients

The ingredients are:
  • 14 -16 ounces salmon fillets boneless center-cut skin removed (2 fillets)
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • Cayenne to taste
  • 3 tablespoons melted butter, divided, or as needed
  • 2 tablespoons dill or tarragon, freshly chopped
  • 4 slices smoked salmon (about 2 ounces total)
  • 1 1/2 cups cooked mashed potatoes (optional)
  • 2 tablespoons green onions, thinly sliced (optional)
  • 1/2 lemon, cut into wedges
We recommend you get your ingredients ready before you start cooking. Once you're ready, here are the steps to making this delicious recipe

How to Make

  • Step 1: Season the top of the salmon fillets with salt, pepper, and a little cayenne. Spread 1/2 of the melted butter all over the surface. Sprinkle with chopped dill, and drape 2 slices of smoked salmon over each fillet, covering the surface and sides. Place prepped fish in the fridge until needed.

  • Step 2: Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).

  • Step 3: Spread mashed potatoes into 2 baking dishes (such as; oval ramekins), and set salmon fillets on top. Sprinkle a little cayenne over the top if desired. Set baking dishes on a baking sheet for easy transfer.

  • Step 4: Roast salmon in the preheated oven until internal temperature in the center of the thickest part of the fillet reads 135 to 140 degrees F (57 to 60 degrees C), about 20 minute.

  • Step 5: Once roasted, brush the remaining melted butter over the top of the salmon fillets and garnish with green onions. Serve with lime wedges.

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