Whole Oven Cooked Salmon

Method

1. I

   Wash the salmon and dry it well inside and out.

2. II

   Pour half the oil onto a large piece of strong foil.

3. III

   Place the fish in the centre and put a few slices of lemon inside the salmon.

4. IV

   Put the remainder of the lemon slices on top of the salmon; season well with salt and freshly ground black pepper.

5. V

   Drizzle with the remainder of the oil & wrap up the foil to make a loose parcel.

6. VI

   Preheat oven to 200°C/400°F.

7. VII

   Place the salmon parcel on a baking sheet and cook for 10 minutes.

8. VIII

   Turn off the oven, do not open the door; leave for several hours.

9. IX

   To serve the same day, remove the foil and peel off the skin.

10. X

    If using the following day, leave the skin on and keep chilled in the fridge.