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Fish Recipes,Baked Fish Recipes,Dressed Whole Salmon



This has got to be the mother and father of all Baked Fish Recipes and is a classic Irish recipe.

Dressed Whole Salmon

Of course it does not have to be a special occasion to have this if it is this could be the meal for you.

To Prepare

Buy gutted and cleaned salmon, wash well, making sure to remove all traces of blood from along the backbone.

Remove gills

Pack cavity with crushed foil

To Poach

Place prepared salmon in simmering water with salt, pepper, bay leaf and lemon slice.

Allow the water to return to a good steady simmer.

From then, allow 3 minutes per 450g/1lb cooking time

Allow salmon to cool in water for 15-20 minutes

To Bake

Line a roasting tin with a sheet of foil.

Butter and place prepared fish on foil

Season with salt pepper, bayleaf, parsley stalks and lemon slice

Add a little water or white wine

Fold foil over and seal to make a loose parcel

Bake, allowing 10-12 minutes per 450g/lb at 190ºC/350ºF/Gas

To Dress

Allow salmon to cool completely before removing skin

Scrape away brown flesh, remove eyes and fill sockets with half a stuffed olive

Garnish to taste with slices of cucumber, radish flowers, dill etc

Serve with a selection of salads and sauces .


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