INGREDIENTS

  • 4 salmon fillets , about 6 ounces each
  • 4 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • coarse salt and pepper
  • 1/2 cup Dijon mustard
  • 1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill
  • 3 tablespoons chopped fresh basil

DIRECTIONS

  1. Heat broiler with rack 4 inches from the heat.
  2. Rinse salmon and pat dry with paper towels. Place salmon on a broiler pan and drizzle 2 tablespoons of lemon juice over the top. Season with salt and pepper. Broil until salmon is just cooked but still moist, 8 to 9 minutes. Remove the salmon’s skin.
  3. Meanwhile in a medium bowl, stir together the mustard, remaining 2 tablespoons lemon juice, oil, dill, and basil. Spoon the sauce over the salmon and serve immediately.