Description
Ina Garten’s roasted salmon with green herbs provides a fresh Mediterranean-style seafood experience. Delicate salmon fillets mingle with aromatic herbs, offering home cooks a simple yet elegant dinner solution you can master with confidence.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 (2- to 2½-lb / 907- to 1134-g) skinless salmon fillet
- ½ cup (120 ml) minced scallions, white and green parts (4 scallions)
- ½ cup (120 ml) minced fresh dill
- ½ cup (120 ml) minced fresh parsley
- ¼ cup (60 ml) olive oil (good quality)
- 2 tbsps (30 ml) lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
- ¼ cup (60 ml) white wine (dry)
- Kosher salt
- Black pepper (freshly ground)
- Lemon wedges (for serving)
Instructions
- Thermal Preparation: Calibrate oven to 220°C / 425°F for optimal salmon roasting conditions.
- Salmon Foundation: Position salmon fillet centrally in a glass, ceramic, or stainless-steel roasting dish. Season comprehensively with salt and black pepper, ensuring complete surface coverage.
- Flavor Infusion: Whisk extra virgin olive oil and lemon juice, creating a bright marinade. Bathe salmon in this liquid essence, allowing 15 minutes of room temperature absorption while integrating herb components – scallions, dill, and parsley – into a verdant coating.
- Liquid Enhancement: Delicately cascade white wine around the fish, establishing a moisture-rich environment that will elevate the salmon’s inherent qualities during roasting.
- Roasting Dynamics: Transfer dish to preheated oven, roasting for 10-12 minutes. Monitor doneness by observing a subtle uncooked line at the fillet’s thickest segment or gently testing with a knife’s tip.
- Resting Protocol: Immediately shield roasted salmon with aluminum foil, allowing a 10-minute relaxation period to complete cooking and preserve succulence.
- Presentation Finale: Slice salmon crosswise, arranging with fresh lemon wedges to provide a citrusy complement and visual appeal.
Notes
- Precision Matters: Use a reliable meat thermometer to check salmon’s internal temperature, aiming for 145°F for perfect doneness without overcooking.
- Herb Selection Tip: Choose fresh herbs at peak freshness, ensuring vibrant flavors and maximum aromatic impact in the dish.
- Wine Wisdom: Select a crisp, dry white wine like Sauvignon Blanc or Pinot Grigio to complement the salmon’s delicate texture and herbal notes.
- Resting Rule: Never skip the 10-minute resting period after roasting, as it allows moisture to redistribute, creating a more tender and succulent salmon.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 250 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 22 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 2 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 34 g
- Cholesterol: 100 mg