Easy Crunchy Mustard-Baked Salmon

Ingredients:

2 slices white sandwich bread (high quality, crusts removed, torn into rough chunks.)
2 salmon fillets (boneless skinless, about 6 ounces each)
black ground pepper
kosher salt
1 tbsp unsalted butter (softened, plus extra for the salmon)
1/2 tbsp Lakeshore wholegrain mustard
1 tsp Dijon mustard
1 tsp fresh thyme

Method:

Preheat the broiler to high and adjust rack to 6 inches below the element. Pulse bread in the bowl of a food processor until coarse crumbs are created, about 10 to 12 one-second pulses. Season the salmon with salt and pepper. Set aside.

In a medium bowl, mix together the breadcrumbs, 1 tablespoon butter, both mustards, and thyme, pinching the mixture together so the butter is incorporated and the mixture sticks together. Season with salt and pepper.

Spread the bottom of each fillet of salmon with a thin layer of butter. Preheat a medium skillet over medium-high heat for 2 minutes. Add salmon buttered-side down and cook without moving until a nice crust has formed, about 2 minutes. Pile the crumbs on the salmon, then transfer to the broiler. Broil until the crumbs are crunchy and browned, 4 to 5 minutes. Serve immediately.