I recently tried, for the first time, to prepare salmon. Reading up on the omegas, I had learned that this pink-fleshed fish is perfect to eat when you want to increase the number of omega 3s in your diet. I searched for a recipe that would not require any frying as I wanted to avoid trans fats as well as more omega 6s in my meal. Deciding on baked fish, I marinated it in virgin pressed olive oil mixed with garlic, basil, parsley, salt and pepper, and lemon juice. The herbs allowed me to use less salt, and add a wonderful flavour to the dish. I enjoy using fresh herbs but, if they are unavailable, the dried ones work just as well. When making this dish, I have used both fresh and dried herbs. And either way, the fish tastes delicious.
Ingredients:
4 wild salmon fillets (the wild fillets are better as they have more omega 3s than the ones from fish factories)
2 cloves of garlic,crushed
Virgin pressed olive oil (I used about 6 tablespoons)
A large handful fresh chopped basil (you can also use about 1 tablespoon dried basil)
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground black pepper (I used a little less as my children do not enjoy pepper)
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon fresh chopped parsley (or a teaspoon dried parsley)
Method:
1. In a medium glass bowl mix the crushed garlic, olive oil, salt, pepper, lemon juice, parsley and basil. Lay the salmon fillets out in a baking dish and cover with the mixture. Let the fish marinade in the oil for about an hour in the fridge, turning occasionally.
2. Preheat oven to 180 degrees C (375 degrees F).
3. Place the salmon in the oven and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until fish flakes easily with a fork.
I served the baked salmon with corn as it was season, some roasted vegetables, and a large salad. Leftovers? I enjoy these the next day for my lunch: I break the fish up into bite-sized pieces and add it to my salad. Yummy!
Do you eat salmon? How do you prepare it?
© Colline Kook-Chun, 2012
Marinated in teriyaki-sauce and then in the oven.
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Now that is another way to try eating salmon. Thanks for the tip 🙂
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Appetizing
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Try it if you can – it is delicious! 🙂
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Colline, Salmon is a favourite fish of mine! I do it almost exactly the same way, but we looooove chilli – we grow habaneros in our garden, so I add the flesh and a light sprinkle of seeds. Fabulous! I also try to keep some for salad, but it rarely works!
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Unfortunately I cannot add chilli as I am allergic to it. Would give it a nice zing though!
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Hi,
I love fish, in fact most seafood, and this does look and sound very nice. 🙂
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It is really good, give it a try. And so easy to make 🙂
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I love salmon, eat it at least once a week. With the warm weather here I will put it on the grill. I will try you recipe. Thanks for sharing.
BE ENCOURAGED! BE BLESSED!
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And it is perfect with a large green salad!
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I’m the same, have just started cooking salmon. I will have to try your recipe. I have been doing it with kaffir lime leaves, coriander, lemon grass and lemon juice. Will try yours next time. 🙂
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Your recipe sounds interesting too Leanne. Although anything with lemon grass in it, my husband avoids 😦
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The combination between salmon and basil is perfect. Yummy. 🙂
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It is. And with fresh basil out in the fruit and vegetable stores, I am sure to make it with fresh herbs 🙂
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Thanks for this Colline. I often cook salmon and shall give this a try. It sounds delicious!
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Let us know whether you enjoy the recipe or not. I know my family and I do.
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Wow. Its look like great.
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What I like about it as well is that it is a light dinner – perfect for these warm summer days.
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Hope you have left overs, I’m coming over for dinner! 😉 Looks delish.
Sometimes a simple salt, pepper and some squeezed lemon is good on a summer day. 🙂
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I am always for simple: simple to make and simple to taste. If there are too many flavours added to the fish, you lose the essence of the salmon.
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If I have salmon, it is only in a restaurant because my wife doesn’t like any fish. Looks tasty though!
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I am lucky to have converted my husband – and my children enjoy eating this fish 🙂
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I would bet on the sun going west to east before seeing a conversion at this end.
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I also wanted to try and cook salmon, I will have to try this.
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I was nervous about cooking it, but I found this recipe really easy to make – and so tasty. Tell us what you think.
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Sounds tasty, Colline. Salmon is such a flavorful fish that you really don’t need much seasoning. It’s like gilding a lily. 🙂
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I agree. I had never eaten salmon until I came to Canada and was hesitant to try making it. I am glad to have taken the plunge, though, as I enjoy the taste.
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MMMMMMMMM….that looks sooooo good! I prepare salmon almost exactly the same way. Garlic and lemon juice are musts. Fresh coriander leaves sprinkled on top does it for me.
I like Leanne Cole’s version with kaffir limes..very authentically Thai. Where do you get kaffir limes Leanne? I taught a Thai cooking class years ago and that was the one ingredient I was unable to find in our very-multicultural city, which was a surprise. I was able to find galangal root in Kensington market – the place to find everything muticultural, but kaffir limes – not!
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Fresh coriander – I need to give that one a try 🙂
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To be honest dear Colline we always eat salmon in a restaurant, I haven’t cooked any of them till today but I want to try… your recipe seems so nice and delicious… Thank you so much, with my love, nia
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Give it a try Nia – it is so easy to make. I have made it more than once now and I have not been disappointed.
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Yummmm this luks and sounds so amazing 😀
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Guess what we are having for dinner tonight 🙂
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All my favorites… I’m joining you for dinner! 😆
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This is a recipe I will HAVE to try Colline! I love salmon! I actually cook salmon, and tilapia, at least once a week. However, I have always only garnished my salmon w/ olive oil, garlic, salt & pepper. I have never tried parsley and basil on it. This sound delicious though and I can’t wait to try it! 🙂
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Let me know what you think 🙂
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I love salmon marinated with a rub of miso…. let it sit overnight, pie off the miso and then grill!
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Sounds like an interesting alternative to prepare salmon.
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Love this idea. I’m gonna try it asap. Just wondering what size or weight the salmon fillets are.
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I normally buy the pack they sell in the supermarket that has 4 fillets. I cannot remember the weight.
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