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salmon on foil

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 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course fish
Cuisine British, Scottish
Servings 6
Calories 253 kcal

Ingredients
 

  • 1 kg Scottish salmon side or 6 fillets
  • 1/2 lemon
  • 2 teaspoon 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