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Garlic and Herb Roast Salmon

Garlic and Herb Roast Salmon

by Jay Wadams

Jay Wadams - Cook, Author and Photographer. Owner daysofjay.com
The ultimate quick and easy dinner, Garlic Herb Roast Salmon ticks all the boxes. It’s super simple to prepare, packed with fresh flavour and loads of healthy omega-3 so it is even good for you too!
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Serves 4

Ingredients

  • 600 g fresh salmon fillets, skin on 150g / 5 oz. each
  • 1 bunch fresh dill
  • 1 bunch fresh parsley
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 1 Tbsp capers
  • 2 Tbsp butter very soft
  • sea salt and black pepper
  • to serve:

to serve:

  • lemon slices

optional side: Potatoes

  • 800 g potatoes cubed
  • 2 Tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp dried oregano

Scan the QR Code to view the online recipe with detailed instructions, photos, hints, tips and more at daysofjay.com

Instructions

  • PREPARE: Heat the oven to 200°C / 400°F / Gas 6 and line an oven tray with baking paper.
  • IF BAKING POTATOES: Line an ovenproof dish with baking paper, add the coded potatoes, toss with olive oil and oregano and season well with salt and pepper. Cook for 45-50 minutes, turning once or twice until tender.
  • SEASON THE SALMON: Place the salmon pieces skin side down on the baking paper, pat dry with a paper towel, then season well with sea salt and black pepper.
  • CHOP THE HERBS: Finely dice the herbs, garlic and capers. Use a fork to stir the herb mixture into the very soft butter until well combined. If the butter is not soft enough, melt it in a pan or the microwave first.
  • COAT THE SALMON: Just before the potatoes have finished cooking, (test them with a fork) spoon the herb butter evenly over the salmon fillets.
  • COOK THE SALMON: Roast in the preheated oven for 12-14 minutes until aromatic and cooked through. The flesh should flake easily when tested with a fork. Don’t overcook the salmon or it will be dry!
  • SERVE: Serve with roast potatoes, a squeeze of lemon and a green salad.

    WINE RECOMMENDATION: A very chilled white wine in a lighter style such as Pinot Gris / Pinot Grigio is ideal for serving with salmon.

Nutrition

Serving: 1fillet | Calories: 489kcal | Carbohydrates: 36g | Protein: 34g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 98mg | Sodium: 188mg | Potassium: 1666mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 1464IU | Vitamin C: 59mg | Calcium: 67mg | Iron: 4mg