While you might typically slather oils such as peanut or canola onto your fish or shrimp ... Here's why you need mayonnaise ...

Heat 1 tablespoon of the canola oil in the skillet ... Meanwhile, in a small bowl, mix the mayonnaise with the remaining 1 teaspoon of lemon zest, the lemon juice and chopped thyme and season ...

Oil the platter you will use for cooking and serving the salmon with the canola oil. Arrange the salmon on the platter and sprinkle it ... Bake for 40 to 45 minutes, until the salmon is barely cooked.