Salmon fillets in gremolata

Loosely wrapped parcels

Ready to wrap

We try to eat healthily at least once a week, and salmon or tuna is a good base to start with. This recipe uses the classic Italian condiment, gremolata to add a little interest to the dish.

Ingredients

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• 2 salmon fillets.
• Grated zest of 1 lemon.
• 1 small Clove of garlic, peeled and crushed.
• 4 tablespoons freshly chopped parsley.
• Grind of black pepper.
• ½ of zested lemon, cut into 4 pieces.
• Vegetable oil for greasing.

Mise en place

• Preheat the oven to 180° C (350° F - gas 4)

Method

1. Mix the grated lemon zest, garlic and parsley in a bowl.
2. Lightly oil a sheet of tin-foil.
3. Lay the salmon steak on the foil and sprinkle with half of the gremolata mix.
4. Add a grind or so of black pepper and 2 of the previously zested lemon pieces.
5. Loosely wrap the salmon into a parcel.
6. Repeat with the other piece of salmon.
7. Cook in the oven for about 15 minutes, middle shelf.
8. Remove and rest for 5 minutes, still in the foil.

Serving suggestions

Discard the cooked lemon pieces and serve hot with new potatoes and glazed carrots.

Chef's notes

See the comments page before thinking about adding more garlic!

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