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Salmon topped with tomato and basil mayonnaise on plate.
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Baked Salmon with Basil Mayonnaise and Tomatoes

Basil Mayonnaise, Tomatoes and Salmon? Sounds odd but trust me it is oh so scrumptious.
Course Main Dishes
Cuisine American
Keyword basil mayonnaise, Food, mayonnaise, Recipe, salmon, summer, tomatoes, wild salmon
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 2 Servings

Ingredients

Ingredients:

  • 2 salmon fillets pin bones removed if present
  • kosher salt and fresh cracked pepper
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 4 to mato slices
  • 2 teaspoons olive oil
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 10 basil leaves chopped small
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Line a baking tray with aluminum foil and spray with non-stick spray.
  • Place salmon fillets on prepared baking sheet. Sprinkle with salt, pepper and minced garlic. Lay 2 slices on top of each salmon fillet, drizzle 1 teaspoon of olive oil over each fillet. Place in the oven and cook for 10 minutes.
  • While the salmon is cooking combine mayonnaise, chopped basil, lemon juice and a pinch of kosher salt in a bowl. Mix well. Refrigerate until ready to use.
  • Remove salmon from oven. Tent with aluminum foil and sit for 10 minutes. It will continue cooking during this time.
  • Use a thin spatula to separate the skin from the salmon fillets. Carefully transfer the fillets to a serving platter. Place two dollops of basil mayonnaise on top of the tomatoes. Serve.

Notes

Enjoy!