Salmon with Mustard Dill Sauce

Ingredients

4 fillets of Norwegian Salmon

4 tbsp butter, divided

2 tbsp lemon juice

1 garlic clove, minced

pinch of cayenne 

Directions

Preheat oven to 400 degrees. 

Prepare the basting sauce. Combine 2 tbsp melted butter, garlic, lemon juice, and pinch of cayenne. 

Heat a large cast iron skillet on medium high. Add 2 tbsp butter. Once melted, place salmon flesh side down. Sear for about 5-6 minutes, or until the fillet has a nice crust to it. Flip fillets and place skillet in oven to cook. Bake for 5 minutes. 

Remove the skillet from the oven and baste the salmon fillets. Return to the oven and bake an additional 2-3 minutes - or until the flesh is flaky.

Mustard Dill Sauce 

Ingredients

1 tbsp Dijon mustard

4 tbsp mayo

1 tbsp lemon juice

1 tbsp dill

1 tbsp Greek yogurt

1/4 tsp salt

1/4 tsp pepper

Directions

In a small bowl, combine all ingredients. Refrigerate 1-2 hours before serving.