Baked Salmon
4 (5 ounces each) salmon fillets
2 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons olive oil
1 teaspoon salt
3/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
3 tomatoes, chopped, or 1 (14-ounce) can chopped tomatoes, drained
2 chopped shallots
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 1/2 teaspoon chopped fresh oregano
1 1/2 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme
Note from Katie: Although it calls for aluminum, I use parchment paper for this recipe--feels healthier.
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
In a medium bowl, stir in the tomatoes, shallots, 2 tablespoons of oil, lemon juice, oregano, thyme, 1/2 teaspoon of the salt, and 1/4 teaspoon of the pepper. In the center of each of four large sheets of aluminum foil, spoon 1/2 teaspoon of oil. Place 1 salmon fillet atop each sheet of foil and turn to coat with the oil. Sprinkle salmon with the remaining 1/2 teaspoon of salt and 1/2 teaspoon of the pepper. Spoon the tomato mixture over the salmon. Fold the sides of the foil over the fish and tomato mixture, covering completely, then seal the packets closed. Place the foil onto a large, heavy baking sheet. (The salmon packets can be prepared up to this point 6 hours head. Refrigerate until ready to bake.
Bake until salmon is just cooked through, about 25 minutes. Using a large metal spatula, transfer the packets onto plates and serve.
6 comments:
Did it taste as good as it looks?! :)
When I still ate meat salmon was my favourite. This two post were nicely detailed. Whenever I see detailed documentation I feel relieved, don't know about what but I just do :-)
...Now I wonder if this blogger "Star-system", like the hollywood one, would not overemphasize image rather than reality on most bloggers attitude.
Cristian, I assure you, you CAN eat fish when you’re in New York. You see, in New York fish is not considered meat. In New York, only the eyes, brains and guts of animal are considered meat, and those of us who ingest only the OTHER parts are considered vegetarians.
I received an email yesterday from someone accusing blog readers of not challenging or disagreeing with me enough. Maybe the star-rating system, although it appears to be gone now, would be a good way to allow folks to voice their opinions here at the Half Note.
With that said, if anyone wants to challenge the sidebar selection, protest against puppies, or share their disdain for Central Park and baked salmon, please, by all means, bring it on!
Dear Lesley,
Here's the thing. I have no confidence with salt. It's kind of an issue of mine, an affliction, maybe even a phobia. I've tasted too much food that was killed by too much salt, and when that shaker is in my hand, I freeze.
So, in answer to your question, yes, it was really good, it just needed a little more salt...which thankfully, was easily remedied.
kb
I simply and generally disagree; I'm argentinian. There you have.
Understood and appreciated.
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