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.
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.
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.
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Foil-Baked Scottish Salmon with Herbs
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.
belleau kitchen says
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
Janice Pattie says
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!
Fiver Feeds says
It's always good to have salmon for meal, this seems very easy to make
Janice Pattie says
Yes, it's an easy meal and goes a long way.
Bintu @ Recipes From A Pantry says
For some reason don't eat enough baked salmon. I need to change that Janice starting with your recipe..
Heidi Roberts says
I love fresh salmon and buy great big pieces, cut up into our sizes and freeze – It's great to have in the freezer!
Nayna Kanabar says
A great way to cook fish and retain the moisture and flavour
Fiver Feeds says
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 🙂
Outlander says
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.