Fresh salmon parcel

A delicious quick salmon dish. Salmon is a rich source of omega-3 fatty acids (EPA and DHA) and potassium.

Fresh salmon parcel (serves 1)

Ingredients – addition of other ingredients such as capers or leeks to suit client’s preferences

I piece of fish (such as a salmon fillet or cod loin)
Drizzle of olive oil
Squeeze of lemon juice
Salt and pepper to taste

Method

  • Heat oven to 200C/180C fan/gas 6. Place a sheet of foil large enough to wrap the salmon fillet on the work surface
  • Drizzle the foil with oil and place the fish on the top
  • Squeeze over the lemon juice,
  • Bring the foil up over the fish and join the two edges together by folding them over several times to make a parcel
  • Wrap the fish loosely so that steam will form to cook the fish
  • Bake for 12-15 mins, depending on how well done you like your fish, then carefully tear open the parcel.
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