Cooking a whole salmon
Preparation time : less than 30 mins
Cooking time : 30 mins to 1 hour
for Serving : 12
A classic dish good at buffets and for large number of guests. Can be prepared in advance.
Whole salmon Ingredients :- 1 whole salmon, 3-4kg/6.5-10lb in weight, gutted and cleaned
- 4 sprigs fresh parsley
- ½ lemon, sliced
- 2 bay leaves
- 150ml/5fl oz dry white wine
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
Method : Cooking a whole salmon
- Heat the oven to 190C/375F/Gas 5.
- Take 2 large sheets of foil and place on top of each other in a roasting tin. Spread the oil on the foil and place the salmon on top.
- Put the parsley, lemon slices and bay leaves into the body cavity. Fold the edges of the foil together but just before sealing, pour in the wine.
- Bake the fish for 50-60 minutes.
- Serve hot or cold. If you want to serve it cold, allow the fish to cool n the parcel and then gently peel off the skin and garnish with thinly sliced cucumber and watercress.
Source : bbc.co.uk
