ALMOND BAKED SALMON WITH DOUBLE MUSTARD SAUCE

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup mayonnaise
• 1/4 cup Dijon mustard
• 1 tbsp packed golden brown sugar
• 1/2 tsp dill weed
• 1 cup soft fresh bread crumbs
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
• 1/4 cup coarsely chopped sliced almonds
• 2 tbsp salted butter, melted
• 1/4 tsp freshly ground pepper
• 3 1/2 lb (1.75 kg) salmon fillet
• Double Mustard Sauce*

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 425°F.
2. Combine mayonnaise, mustard, brown sugar and dill weed. In a separate bowl, combine bread crumbs, parsley, almonds, melted butter and pepper.
3. Place salmon, skin side down, in a parchment paper-lined rimmed baking sheet. Spread mayonnaise mixture evenly over top of salmon. Pat bread crumb mixture on top.
4. Bake until fish flakes easily with a fork, about 40 - 45 minutes. Using parchment paper as an aid, carefully slide salmon onto a serving platter. Serve with Double Mustard Sauce.

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup dry white wine
• 1/4 cup finely chopped green onion
• 1 tbsp mustard seeds
• 1 cup whipping cream
• 2 tbsp Dijon mustard
• 1/2 tsp tarragon, crumbled
• 1/4 tsp salt

Yield: Makes about 1 cup.

Directions

1. Combine wine, green onion and mustard seeds in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium heat.
2. Boil, uncovered, stirring occasionally, until mixture is reduced by half, about 5 minutes. Stir in cream, mustard, tarragon and salt. Bring to a boil.
3. Boil, stirring frequently, until thickened, about 5 - 7 minutes. Serve warm.