Baked Salmon Recipe

Name: Baked Salmon
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Seafood
Ingredients: 2 lb. piece salmon; 1 slice bacon; salt pork; 3 or 4 minced shallots; 4 Tbsp. butter; 1/4 c. wine vinegar; 1/4 c. water; 1/2 c. dry white wine; 1 Tbsp. butter, creamed; 2 tsp. flour

Servings: persons

1
Skin one side of the salmon.
2
Tie a slice of bacon over the skinned side or with a larding needle, run a few fine strips of salt pork into the fish.
3
Butter a shallow baking dish; add shallots and place the salmon on top of them, skin side down.
4
Dot the fish with 4 tablespoons butter and bake it, uncovered, in a 350u00b0 oven for 15 minutes, basting several times with the pan juices.
5
Then add the wine vinegar and water to the pan and cook the fish another 15 minutes, still basting.
6
Remove the salmon to a hot platter; discard the bacon and keep the fish warm.
7
On top of the stove, dilute the pan juices with the dry white wine and stir in the creamed butter with the 2 teaspoons flour.
8
Simmer the sauce, stirring often, for 2 to 3 minutes; taste it for seasoning. Strain it and pour it over the salmon.
9
Serves four.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 lb. piece salmon, 1 slice bacon, salt pork, 3 or 4 minced shallots, and more.

Yes, Baked Salmon falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Baked Salmon

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