Herbed Salmon Baked On Rock Salt Recipe

• 3/4 c. extra virgin olive oil
• 1/4 c. sherry vinegar
• 1 tsp Dijon mustard
• 1 x red onion, thinly sliced
• 2 tsp capers, liquid removed
• 1 tsp minced fresh basil
• 1 tsp salt
• 3/4 tsp freshly grnd black pepper
• 4 lb salmon fillet, pin bones removed, skin intact
• 2 Tbsp. mixed chopped fresh herbs such as tarragon, basil and flat-leaf parsley
• 2 Tbsp. fennel seeds, cracked
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp grnd black pepper Rock or possibly kosher salt for pan

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