BEST ROASTED SALMON

INGREDIENTS

·       1 (5-oz) piece salmon fillet with skin

·       1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil plus additional for drizzling

·       1/2 tablespoon chopped fresh chives

·       1/2 tablespoon fresh tarragon leaves (optional)

PREPARATION

1.      

1.     Preheat oven to 425°F.

2.     Rub salmon all over with 1 teaspoon oil and season with salt and pepper. Roast, skin side down, on a foil-lined baking sheet in upper third of oven until fish is just cooked through, about 12 minutes. Cut salmon in half crosswise, then lift flesh from skin with a metal spatula and transfer to a plate. Discard skin, then drizzle salmon with oil and sprinkle with herbs.