Painted Salmon

Directions

1. 1
   Start with a nice fillet of fresh salmon.
2. 2
   Whatever size you get at the grocery store is suitable, I find a large fillet usually serves 4.
3. 3
   Remove any obvious pin bones, rinse, and pat dry.
4. 4
   Dont worry about the skin.
5. 5
   Place your salmon in a large oven safe baking dish.
6. 6
   A cookie sheet lined with foil makes for easy clean up.
7. 7
   Salt and Pepper the salmon.
8. 8
   Spread the salmon liberally with mayo, at least a cup for a large fillet.
9. 9
   You want to frost it like a cake.
10. 10
    Sprinkle the mayo frosted salmon with lots of dill, lemon pepper, and top off with 2-3 Tablespoons capers.
11. 11
    Bake salmon in a 350 degree oven for 15-20 minutes depending on the thickness of the salmon.
12. 12
    Salmon will be done when it flakes easily with a fork.