Tarragon Dijon Salmon Tartines

Ingrédients

• olive oil, as needed
• 1 lb salmon fillet
• kosher salt, as needed
• 2 tbsp dijon mustard
• 1 tbsp white wine vinegar
• 1 tbsp honey
• 1/4 tsp kosher salt
• 1/4 cup safflower oil (or any other neutral flavored oil)
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 1 tbsp chopped tarragon
• olive oil, as needed
• 4 slices French bread, 1/2” thick
• kosher salt, as needed
• 4 oz crème fraiche
• 2 radishes, thinly sliced
• watercress
• flaky sea salt (optional)

Préparation

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   Salmon

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   Preheat the oven to 375F. Drizzle a touch of olive oil onto a sheet pan and place the salmon fillet skin side down. Drizzle a little more olive oil over top the salmon and spread to coat evenly.

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   Sprinkle the salmon with a generous pinch of salt. Roast the salmon for about 10-12 minutes, or until your desired doneness.

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   Remove the sheet pan from the oven and let the salmon cool.

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   Meanwhile, whisk together the Dijon mustard, white wine vinegar, honey, and salt. Slowly drizzle in the safflower oil, whisking continuously. Stir in the lemon juice and chopped tarragon. Set aside.

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   When the salmon has cooled, use 2 forks to “flake” the fish. Transfer the salmon meat to a bowl and discard the skins. Pour ¾ of the tarragon Dijon mixture on top of the salmon and mix well. Season with more salt to taste if needed. Tartines

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   d=”instruction-step-7″>1. Heat a large sauté pan or cast-iron skillet over medium heat. When the pan is hot, add enough olive oil to coat the bottom.

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   =”instruction-step-8″>2. When the oil is hot, place the slices of bread into the pan. Toast on both sides until golden. Season the bread with salt. Let the bread cool slightly.

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   =”instruction-step-9″>3. Spread a layer of crème fraiche onto each slice of bread. Spoon a generous mound of the salmon mixture onto the bread next.

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    “instruction-step-10″>4. Garnish with the radishes, watercress, a drizzle of olive oil, and a pinch of flaky sea salt.

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    “instruction-step-11″>5. Serve immediately.