A very easy method to prepare tender and moist fish.
Course
Main Course
Cuisine
American
Prep Time10minutes
Cook Time20minutes
Total Time30minutes
Servings4
Ingredients
48 ouncesalmon fillets
salt and pepper to taste
parchment paper
¼cupchopped basil leaves
2tablespoonsextra virgin olive oil
2lemonsthinly sliced
Method
Place a large baking sheet on bottom rack of oven and heat to 400°F.
Lightly brush all sides of salmon with olive oil, and place in the center of piece of parchment paper.
Season with salt and pepper. Sprinkle with chopped basil and top with lemon slices.
Fold sides of parchment up over salmon to form an envelope, leaving no openings, and secure with a toothpick.
Place packages directly on the hot baking sheet already in the oven and cook for 20 minutes.
Transfer to plates and carefully open packages to release steam before serving.
Cooks Notes
I usually plan 8 ounces of salmon per person. It can be easier to cook this as one large piece than 4 servings. Cooking the larger piece also helps keep the fish moist.