Now that the moment of festivity is here, you need something special and yet easy to prepare and this oven smoked salmon with lemon and honey sauce ticks the box. Not only because of the festive period, but because salmon is the healthiest fish in the world hence the reason why doctors recommend it's regular intake.
Salmon is an excellent source of omega-3 fatty acids, vitamin B6, vitamin B12, magnesium, biotin, vitamin D, selenium, niacin, potassium, protein, phosphorus, and vitamin B6. choline and pantothenic acid.
Yesterday, my husband and I decided to patronize the local fish market and believe me, we had a good buy. I love fish because they are more healthier and I admit that often times I find some interesting fish recipes to try, but would end up not getting around to preparing them.
Putting this smoked salmon dish together isn't a difficult task at all and the combination of ingredients with the cooking method is also an easy one. Believe you me, the end result of this recipe was totally worth it and the taste couldn't have gotten any better.
An appetizing mixture of spices, coats the salmon which is layered on a melted butter before baking. Moreover, adding some lemon slices on the smoked salmon, makes the dish complete along with a glass of wine. I definitely loved how this smoked salmon recipe turned out and will obviously make more of it again!
The steps are very easy and you begin by cutting the salmon into small pieces, ensuring to de-bone it as well.
Add your spices of choice, honey and lemon juice in a clean plate and mix together.
Then use the mixture to coat the salmon.
Meanwhile, add two teaspoonful of butter in a baking tray.
Place the butter under 100oC oven and allow to melt.
Then add the salmon in the melted butter, place in a preheated oven and allow to cook for at least 45 mins under low heat.
Ensure to turn the salmon over to opposite sides occasionally for proper cooking.
Once the fish is properly cooked, bring out from oven and serve garnished with sliced lemon or as desired.
Ingredients:
- 250g salmon (washed and set aside)
- Salt to taste
- 1/2 tsb. dry chives
- 1/2 tsb. dry coriander leaves
- 2 tsps. honey
- 1 stock cube
- 2 tsps. butter
- 1/2 lemon slices
- 1/2 lemon juice
Instructions:
- Add all the listed ingredients in a clean plate except the salmon and butter.
- Mix together until they are thoroughly combined.
- Then use the mixture to coat the salmon.
- Meanwhile, add the butter in a baking tray and place in an oven of 100oC to melt.
- Afterwards, place the already coated salmon in the baking dish and allow to cook for at least 45mins, turning over to each side occasionally.
- Once the salmon has cooked, pierce with a skewer to ensure it is properly cooked inside.
- Bring out from oven and serve garnished with the sliced lemons or any vegetables of choice.
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