Things You'll Need
1 small glass or ceramic baking dish with cover
Extra virgin olive oil
6-oz salmon fillet
1 teaspoon lemon juice
Salt to taste
1 teaspoon herbes de Provence
Salmon, a hearty fish with a lot of beneficial fats, stands up well to almost any seasoning. Whether cooking for one or a hundred, salmon is very versatile and easy to prepare. The following recipe uses herbes de Provence, a blend of herbs common to the South of France available in major grocery stores.
Salmon with Herbes de Provence
Step 1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
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Step 2
Brush the baking dish with olive oil and place the fish in the baking dish. If the salmon has skin, place the fish skin-side down
Step 3
Brush the top and sides of the fish with olive oil.
Step 4
Sprinkle the top of the fish with the lemon juice, salt and herbes de Provence.
Step 5
Cover and bake on the center rack of the oven for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the fish flakes easily with a fork.
Tip
Use your hands to sprinkle on the herbes de Provence. It expresses the oils in the dried herbs and brings out more flavor.
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