For Irene - Rima's Baked Salmon Fillets

Rima's Salmon Fillets

For Irene

Ingredients

4 salmon fillets or other firm fish, like halibut or orange roughy

1/3 cup mayonnaise – Light or extra-light works just fine

2 tbsp grainy mustard or Dijon or other sharp mustard

1 tbsp water

1 tbsp honey

1/2 tsp chili powder or paprika

Pinch of ground white pepper or cayenne – optional

For sauce:

Juice of ½ small lemon (more or less, depending on taste)

No need for extra salt because of mustard

Preparation

Preheat oven at 425ºF

Place fillets on foil-lined baking sheet.

Whisk together mayonnaise, mustard, honey, water, and spices

(I always forget this step, so it’s in bold here)

Remove 1/4 cup for sauce and stir in lemon juice; set aside.

Brush or spoon remaining mixture over salmon.

Bake in preheated oven 10-15 minutes or until fish flakes easily when tested with fork (check after 10).

Serve with reserved sauce. Tastes great with rice and a salad.