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Grilled Salmon

GRILLED SALMON FILLETS

Serves 4

To ensure uniform pieces of fish, we prefer to purchase a whole center-cut salmon fillet, trim it, and cut it into four equal pieces. We use a clean rag to apply oil to the grill because it’s sturdier than paper towels. Serve with lemon wedges, if desired.

SAUCE

½ cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 garlic clove, minced
¼ teaspoon kosher salt Pinch cayenne pepper

SALMON

1 (2- to 2¼-pound) center-cut, skin-on salmon fillet, about 1. inches thick
1 teaspoon kosher salt
½ teaspoon pepper Vegetable oil

1. FOR THE SAUCE: Whisk all ingredients together in bowl. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate while preparing fish.

Trim away and discard thinner bottom 1 inch of salmon to make salmon more consistent thickness. Cut salmon crosswise into 4 equal fillets. Dry fillets thoroughly with paper

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