Wednesday, January 26, 2011

Baked Salmon

This is a recipe from Recipezaar.com, which is now food.com.  The original recipe is for two fillets.  I played with some of the measurements here and there to perfect the recipe for four salmon fillets.  Every time I made more than two fillets, the marinade was never strong enough.  I doubled everything but the salt.  When I doubled the salt, it was too salty.  If you would like the recipe for just 2 fillets, go to http://www.food.com/recipe/baked-salmon-28199

Ingredients
*4 salmon fillets, skin removed (about 6 oz. each)
*4 cloves garlic, pressed or minced
*12 Tablespoons olive oil (equal to 3/4 cup)
*2 teaspoons dried basil
*1 teaspoon salt
*2 teaspoons black pepper
*2 Tablespoons lemon juice
*1 Tablespoon dried or fresh parsley (chopped)

Directions:
Preheat oven to 375 F.  In a medium glass bowl, prepare marinade by mixing all ingredients except the salmon.  Place the salmon fillets in a medium glass baking dish, and cover with marinade.  Refrigerate for 1 hour, turning occasionally. 

Place fillets in aluminum foil, cover with marinade, and seal.  Place sealed salmon in a glass baking dish.  Bake 35-45 minutes, until easily flaked with a fork.