A classic Mediterranean combination of salmon with lemon, thyme, lemon balm (lemon verbena leaves) and tarragon add a certain depth of flavor to an otherwise elegantly simple dish.
Course
Main Course
Category
Mediterranean
Prep Time10minutes
Cook Time20minutes
Total Time30minutes
Servings2
AutorElle
Ingredients
1 1/2tablespoonsextra-virgin olive oil
approximately 450 g boneless salmon fillet(skin on)
2lemons,peeled and sliced
1tablespoonfresh thyme,chopped
1tablespoonfresh lemon balm,chopped
1tablespoonfresh tarragon,chopped
sea salt and freshly ground black pepper,to taste
4lemon wedges,for serving
Method
Preheat oven to 300°F / 150°C.
Brush a baking pan or casserole dish with olive oil; place salmon fillet, skin side down in the baking pan. Sprinkle lightly with salt and pepper.
Sprinkle the thyme, lemon balm and tarragon over salmon fillet. Arrange the lemon slices on top of the salmon filets and let stand for 10 minutes to allow flavors to develop.
Bake salmon until just opaque in center, 15-18 minutes. Serve with lemon wedges.