Salmon Steaks in Herb Blankets

1. 1

   Choose a gratin or baking dish which will take the steaks side by side and use some of the butter to grease it thickly.

2. 2

   Put the fish into it and season with a squeeze of lemon, a generous grinding of black pepper and a little salt.

3. 3

   Cover and set aside in a cool place until ready to cook.

4. 4

   To cook, simply dot the fish with the remaining butter, cover with foil and bake at 375-400F (190-200C) gas mark 5-6 for 20 to 25 minutes until the fish is hot and tender.

5. 5

   While it cooks, chop coarsely and mix together heady handfuls of aromatic herbs.

6. 6

   Scatter nearly half the herbs on a warm serving dish and lay the fish steaks on a bed of herbs.

7. 7

   Scatter more herbs over the fish, spoon on the buttery cooking juices then the remaining herbs.

8. 8

   Serve with wedges of lemon.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.