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October 21, 2014 By Janice Pattie 9 Comments

Foil-Baked Scottish Salmon with Herbs

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Foil Baked Scottish Salmon on table with lemons

Foil-Baked Scottish Salmon with Herbs is really easy to make and feeds a crowd.  Salmon is one of the easiest fish to cook it’s full of beneficial Omega 3 and very popular with the whole family all year round.

A side of salmon baked with herbs and lemon, perfect to feed a crowd.

What is Omega 3 and why is it good for you? 

Omega-3 is a type of fat found in oil-rich fish like salmon, trout, mackerel sardines, and herring- it’s a ‘good’ fat that’s not only beneficial for health but, essential in the diet (as it cannot be made by the body)

Omega-3 also helps to significantly reduce the chances of cancer and heart disease and boosts sporting performance and concentration. Seafood has long been recognised as the best dietary source of Omega-3.

Salmon swimming upstream

Is salmon expensive?

It’s a myth that fish is expensive, there are some really good deals in fish if you look out for them. Wild Salmon can be expensive but I got this side of farmed Scottish salmon for £10. And you can feed 6 adults generously with that, which I think is a bit of a bargain.

Can I prepare the salmon ahead of serving?

Prepare the recipe in the morning, put it in the fridge all parcelled up in the foil. And then simply preheat the oven and pop it in.  It will be ready in the time you have cooked the vegetables. 

A simple way to feed a crowd, Salmon baked with Herbs

All quantities and full instructions can be found in the recipe card at the bottom of the page

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Foil-Baked Scottish Salmon with Herbs

Janice Pattie
A great crowd-pleaser, that pleases the cook too, as it’s simple to prepare and provides a delicious feast.
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Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 30 mins
Total Time 35 mins
Course fish
Cuisine British, Scottish
Servings 6
Calories 253 kcal

Ingredients
 

  • 1 kg Scottish salmon side or 6 fillets
  • 1/2 lemon
  • 2 tsp olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh parsley
  • 1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh chives
  • 1 tablespoon finely chopped thyme
  • salt and pepper

Instructions
 

  • Wash and the salmon and dry with kitchen paper.
  • Line a baking tray with foil and place the salmon on top, brush the salmon with oil and sprinkle over the herbs, top with slices from half a lemon.
  • Lightly season, then cover with another sheet of foil and crimp the edges so that the salmon is sealed in a foil parcel.
  • Bake in the oven at 160 C for about 30 minutes until the salmon is opaque.
  • Serve with new potatoes and a green vegetable.

Notes

Alternatively, leave to cool in the fridge and serve cold with a variety of salads.

Nutrition

Calories: 253kcalCarbohydrates: 1gProtein: 33gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 91mgSodium: 73mgPotassium: 836mgVitamin A: 120IUVitamin C: 6.6mgCalcium: 27mgIron: 1.6mg
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  1. belleau kitchen says

    October 22, 2014 at 9:00 am

    I adore baked salmon. My grandma went through a huge health kick many years ago and changed our Sunday roast of lamb and roast potatoes to baked salmon and new potatoes… we were disappointed at first but I grew to love it that now it reminds me of grandma… glad you're cooking with fish, I shall look forward to the recipes. x

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    • Janice Pattie says

      October 22, 2014 at 8:36 pm

      I have always loved salmon, it used to be such a treat and expensive, now the farmed salmon is probably cheaper than your Sunday Roast!

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  2. Fiver Feeds says

    October 22, 2014 at 1:15 pm

    It's always good to have salmon for meal, this seems very easy to make

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    • Janice Pattie says

      October 22, 2014 at 8:37 pm

      Yes, it's an easy meal and goes a long way.

      Reply
  3. Bintu @ Recipes From A Pantry says

    October 23, 2014 at 10:39 am

    For some reason don't eat enough baked salmon. I need to change that Janice starting with your recipe..

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  4. Heidi Roberts says

    October 23, 2014 at 7:18 pm

    I love fresh salmon and buy great big pieces, cut up into our sizes and freeze – It's great to have in the freezer!

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  5. Nayna Kanabar says

    October 23, 2014 at 8:30 pm

    A great way to cook fish and retain the moisture and flavour

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  6. Fiver Feeds says

    January 4, 2015 at 6:09 pm

    I haven't it salmon in almost a month (which is a long time for such a lovely dish) so I think it is time 🙂 I'll probably use your recipe and will let you know how was it 🙂

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  7. Outlander says

    May 3, 2020 at 1:20 am

    Here’s tip I got from a seafood chef which applies to all fish (not just salmon) cooked in a parcel. Always put a sheet of lightly oiled baking parchment (between the fish & the foil) as the fish can sometimes stick to foil especially on a BBQ where the heat is less controlable.

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