Seafood

Rich salmon and toasty hazelnuts are classic Northwest flavors, and fresh herbs and orange zest make this variation a real treat. Remember the pinot noir!

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup mayonnaise
• 2 teaspoons fresh tarragon, chopped
• 1/2 orange, zested
• 1 clove garlic, chopped
• 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• pinch salt
• 1 1/2 pounds salmon fillets, cut into 4 pieces
• 1/2 cup hazelnuts, chopped
• Fresh cracked pepper, to taste

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 400°F. Mix mayonnaise with tarragon, 1/2 of the orange zest, garlic, cayenne pepper and salt.
2. Top salmon with mayonnaise mixture. Roll top of fish in chopped hazelnuts. Arrange on a prepared baking sheet.
3. Bake 15 minutes or until fish flakes easily with a fork. Serve with remaining orange zest and fresh cracked pepper.