Herb Crusted Salmon

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
2. 2
   Blend the tarragon with bread crumbs, salt and pepper, to taste, in a food processor, pulsing in the dill last.
3. 3
   Remove and stir in just enough melted butter to create the consistency of wet sand.
4. 4
   Pat the salmon dry and season on all sides with salt and pepper, to taste.
5. 5
   Heat 1 tablespoon of butter in a large saute pan and sear the salmon, flesh side down, over medium- high heat, about 2 minutes.
6. 6
   Do not crowd pan.
7. 7
   Flip and top each fillet with the herb/crumb mixture.
8. 8
   Put the pan in the oven and bake until the fish flakes with a fork.
9. 9
   About 8 to 12 minutes.
10. 10
    Transfer the fish to a platter and serve immediately.