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Monday, 22 September 2014

ROASTED FILLET of SALMON

Easy and delicious roasted fillet of salmon. This will definitely become your favourite salmon recipe.
































INGREDIENTS:

2.6 pound center cut boned fillet of salmon
1/4 cup soya sauce
1/2 cup white wine
2 bay leaves
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
6 garlic cloves, pressed through a garlic press (approximately 1 1/2 tablespoons)
1/2 teaspoon red chili seeds (or more to taste)
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper


METHOD:

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
Lightly grease bottom of roasting pan (glass or corning wear is ideal) with 1 tablespoon of olive oil.
In a liquid measuring cup, mix soya, wine, garlic, chili, black pepper, bay leaves, and remainder tablespoon of olive oil.
Pour marinade over the fillet and cover loosely with aluminum foil.
Roast for 20 minutes covered.
Uncover after 20 minutes and baste with pan juices.  And continue to roast for 15 additional minutes.
Remove from oven, baste again and cover loosely with aluminum foil for 5 to 10 minutes before serving.
Serve with pan juices drizzled over top.


TIPS:


1.  2.6 pound salmon fillet yields approximately 5 servings.
2.  To test if a fish fillet is fresh, press the flesh with your finger.  Your finger indentation should disappear.  If the imprint remains, the fish is not fresh.