How to Cook Salmon Perfectly (Slow-Roasted and Never Dry)
Perfectly cooking salmon can be tricky, it often ends up dry and slightly fishy when overcooked. This occurs when the natural fat is forced out of the flesh too quickly at a high temperature. However, slow roasting salmon in the oven allows the fillet to cook gently, keeping it tender, juicy and full of flavour. The natural oils baste the fish as it cooks, ensuring moist, flaky results every time. Once you have tried this slow-roasting method, you may never cook salmon any other way.
Slow-Roasted Salmon with Herb and Lemon Salsa
This recipe features juicy, slow-roasted salmon topped with a fresh, zingy salsa of herbs and roasted lemons, and generously drizzled with chilli oil for added depth of flavour. Although dill is a classic accompaniment to salmon, this version has a Mediterranean twist with subtle Middle Eastern flavours, thanks to the addition of za’atar, chilli and toasted almond flakes. The dish is not fiery, but beautifully spiced, balanced and full of flavour.
Sunday Lunch Ideas
Looking for something different for Sunday lunch? Why not try serving this dish alongside a refreshing Watermelon Halloumi Salad and a quick and easy Spicy Chickpea Recipe? Although each dish has its own spice mix, they blend together perfectly to create a complete meal. Add some flatbreads or crusty bread for an extra carb boost. This summer-inspired spread is a lighter alternative that will leave you feeling satisfied.
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Slow-Roasted Salmon with Herb and Lemon Salsa
Ingredients
- 500g salmon fillet
- Olive oil
- Sea salt flakes
- 1/2 lemon
- Chilli oil for garnish
Herb Salsa
- 1 whole lemon sliced into 1/2 cm thickness
- 2 handfuls parsley chopped
- 4 tbsp chopped dill
- 3 tbsp good-tasting olive oil
- 1/2 tsp za’atar
- 1/2 tsp chilli flakes
- Sea salt flakes
- 3 tbsp almond flakes
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 130°C.
- Place salmon fillet onto a roasting try. Drizzle oil over salmon and gently rub in. Season generously with salt flakes. Lay lemon slices around the salmon (but not on the salmon). Roast for 30 minutes.
- Remove salmon from the oven, squeeze over some lemon juice and let it rest while you prepare the herb salsa.
- Remove flesh from roasted lemon pieces and discard rind. Chop lemon flash until it becomes mushy.
- For the salsa, combine all ingredients including chopped roasted lemon flesh.
- To serve, lay salmon fillet onto a large plate and cover with herb salsa. Drizzle over chilli oil.