SALMON WITH THYME, LEMON BUTTER AND ALMONDS
Even seasoned cooks can be anxious about cooking fish, but nothing could be simpler than oiling a large piece of foil, setting the fish on it and then pressing a few scallions and some thyme into the cavity. Wrap it all into a tightly sealed parcel, put it on a baking sheet and roast it. In truth, any fish can be cooked like this, and you can play around with the herbs, depending on what is available. This is a very good-natured recipe.
Provided by Nigella Lawson
Categories dinner, main course
Time 40m
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Heat oven to 400 degrees. Lay out a double layer of foil big enough to wrap fish in, and drizzle with oil. Place fish on foil. Put scallions and half the thyme in cavity of fish. Drizzle 2 tablespoons butter over fish, and sprinkle with salt to taste. Wrap fish loosely, place on a baking sheet and bake 35 minutes.
- Place a small skillet over medium heat. When pan is hot, add almonds, and stir until golden brown. Remove from pan, and set aside. In a small bowl, combine remaining melted butter and lemon juice; set aside.
- When fish is cooked, carefully peel skin from side facing you. With a knife, divide fish in three portions by making two long cuts parallel to each other and perpendicular to the backbone. Cut down to the rib bones, but do not cut through them. Remove a portion of meat by sliding a spatula over rib bones and pulling meat away; repeat with 2 remaining portions, and place on three warmed plates. Remove backbone and attached rib bones. Cut three more fillets from remaining fish, placing them on plates.
- Drizzle lemon butter over each fillet, and sprinkle with toasted almonds. Pull leaves from remaining sprigs of thyme, and scatter over fillets. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 794, UnsaturatedFat 31 grams, Carbohydrate 4 grams, Fat 57 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 64 grams, SaturatedFat 17 grams, Sodium 800 milligrams, Sugar 0 grams, TransFat 0 grams
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Ranjit Kaushal
[email protected]Overall, this was a good recipe. I would make it again, but I would make a few changes.
Sohaib Faraz
[email protected]I found the salmon to be a bit dry. I think I might try cooking it for a shorter amount of time next time.
Violeta
[email protected]The sauce was a bit too lemony for my taste, but otherwise this recipe was great.
samima akter
[email protected]I would highly recommend this recipe to anyone who loves salmon. It's a delicious and easy-to-make dish.
Sumel Ahmed
[email protected]This recipe is so easy to follow. I'm a beginner cook and I was able to make it without any problems.
seilagodfrey lamola
[email protected]I made this dish for my family and they all loved it. Even my picky kids ate it all up.
CALL OF DUTY Gamer
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of fish, but this recipe changed my mind. The salmon was so flavorful and moist.
Cayla Johnson
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! I've made it several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser.
Steel Figs
[email protected]I love the combination of flavors in this dish. The thyme and lemon really brighten up the salmon.
Yasir Ali Ispawoo
[email protected]This is now my go-to salmon recipe. It's so easy to make and always turns out delicious.
Ahmed Mijan
[email protected]I didn't have any almonds on hand, so I substituted walnuts instead. They still tasted great!
samuel tecpile
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the salmon turned out perfectly cooked. The butter sauce was rich and flavorful.
Dorcas Cudjoe
[email protected]This salmon dish was a hit! The thyme, lemon, and almonds added a delicious flavor to the fish. I will definitely be making this again.