How to Broil Salmon

Salmon is a very nutritous dish to serve as a main course. It can also be used in dips and smoked for an appetizer course. The following entree is broiled in the oven. Alternately, a grill can be used to lend a particularly charred flavor.

Difficulty: Moderate

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• 9" X 13" shallow metal or cermic pan
• Brush for olive oil
• Forks and large knife
• 4 8 ounce salmon fillets
• 1/2 cup olive oil
• 8 ounces herb sauce
• 3 sliced onions
• 1 TBSP. dried basil
• 1 tsp. dried thyme
• 1 tsp. dried rosemary
• 1 tsp. salt
• 1/2 tsp. black pepper

1. Blend dried basil, thyme, salt and black pepper in blender or food processor. Blend 1 minute or until just mixed. Do not puree. Keep aside.

2. Place fillets in baking pan and brush with olive oil.

3. Broil salmon uncovered, 6 inches from flame or until flesh is firm and pink( about 8-10 minutes )

4. Serve fillets warm on plates with approximately 2 ounces of warmed sauce under each piece of fish.

5. Garnish plates with fresh parsley and 2 lemon slices each.

6. Serves four (4) generously.

Tips & Warnings

• Check salmon frequently to make sure it is not cooking too fast. Remove from oven immediately to keep it from becoming burned or overcooked.
• Olive oil can burn quickly