Recipe

Slow-Baked Salmon with Herbs

Name: Slow-Baked Salmon with Herbs
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 28 min
Total time: 38 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 4 salmon fillets, thick centre-cut; 3 tablespoons olive oil; 1 teaspoon lemon zest; 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves; 1 tablespoon chopped chives; 1/2 teaspoon flaked salt; 1/4 teaspoon black pepper; 1 whole lemon wedges

A low, gentle oven yields silky, tender fish perfumed with thyme, chives and lemon.

Servings: 4
Prep: 10 min
Cook: 28 min

Prep: 10 min
Cook: 28 min
Total: 38 min

Ingredients

Method

Heat the oven to 150 C (300 F) and line a tray with parchment.
Rub the dried fillets with half the oil, the zest, thyme, salt and pepper.
Place them on the tray with space between.
Bake 22 to 30 minutes, depending on thickness, until just opaque and flaking.
Drizzle with remaining oil and sprinkle with chives.
Serve with lemon wedges.

Tips

The low heat will not brown the top; finish under a grill briefly if you like. Check the thickest part: the flesh should be opaque and flake easily with a fork, and you should follow your food-safety agency guidance on safe internal temperature.

Storage

Cool promptly, then refrigerate in a sealed container and eat within the period recommended by your local food-safety agency. Reheat gently until steaming hot, or serve cold in salads and sandwiches.

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