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Salmon with Lemon and Herbs

5 from 1 vote
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.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 2
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mediterranean

Ingredients
  

  • 1 1/2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • approximately 450 g boneless salmon fillet (skin on)
  • 2 lemons, peeled and sliced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh thyme, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon balm, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon fresh tarragon, chopped
  • sea salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 4 lemon wedges, for serving

Instructions
 

  1. Preheat oven to 300°F / 150°C.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. Bake salmon until just opaque in center, 15-18 minutes. Serve with lemon wedges.

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