Salmon with Olive Vinaigrette

Ingredients

• 0.3 teaspoon cayenne pepper 
• 1 tablespoon dijon mustard 
• 2 cloves garlic chopped
• 1 tablespoon honey 
• 4 servings kosher salt and pepper black freshly ground
• 0.5 cup olive oil extra-virgin
• 0.5 cup niçoise olives pitted
• 0.3 cup red wine vinegar 
• 24 ounce salmon fillet 

Equipment

• blender
• baking pan
• grill
• grill pan

Directions

1. Combine the olive oil, vinegar, olives, chile de arbol powder, garlic, mustard and honey in a blender until smooth. Season with salt and black pepper.
2. Place the salmon in a small baking dish; pour 1/2 cup of the olive vinaigrette on top and marinate 15 minutes. Preheat a grill to high or place a grill pan over high heat.
3. Remove the salmon from the marinade; season with salt and black pepper. Grill 3 to 4 minutes per side, brushing with the remaining vinaigrette every 2 minutes.
4. Photograph by Karl Juengel/Studio D