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Mayo-Slathered Salmon

Renee Erickson

BY Renee Erickson

PUBLISHED October 23, 2024

Those who know me well know my love for mayonnaise. Of course, I love homemade aioli and other types of mayonnaise, but I also find that commercial mayonnaise, specifically Best Foods, is an MVP in the kitchen. I lavish it into tomato sandwiches, buzz it into green goddess dressing, and here in a throwback move, deploy it as a marinade.

 

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The fat in the mayo keeps the salmon moist, and the protein encourages the surface to get all bubbly and brown. My mom mostly grilled salmon on a piece of foil, and you can, too, if you have the setup, but it is also wonderful cooked in a hot oven. When I have time I like serving it with a big herb salad built on a base of Little Gem lettuce, piled up with tons of mint, cilantro, and dill, and drizzled with some olive oil, lemon juice, and salt.

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