Oven Roasted Whole Sockeye Salmon Food

ALASKA SOCKEYE SALMON WITH HERBS AND GARLIC

Steps:

• Remove Alaska Sockeye salmon from refrigerator 15 minutes before cooking. Heat grill to 375°F. Cut 2 pieces of wide, heavy-duty aluminum foil about 6-inches longer than the salmon side. Stack the foil pieces (shiny side down) on a baking sheet and spray generously with cooking spray. Place the salmon, skin side down, in the middle of the foil. Fold the foil sides and ends up (1 to 2-inches) to make a shallow pan around the salmon, leaving at least a 1-inch margin around the fish. Season salmon with salt and pepper. In a small bowl, mix together the wine, butter, garlic and herbs. Spoon the mixture over the top of the salmon, drizzling with any remaining liquid. Carefully transfer the foil pan to the center of the preheated grill. Do not cover the salmon with foil or close the foil over the salmon. Close grill cover and cook for 10 to 13 minutes, cooking just until fish is lightly translucent in the center - it will finish cooking from retained heat. Remove from the grill and let rest a few minutes before serving.
• Roast in an oven preheated to 375°F, cooking 12 to 15 minutes, until lightly translucent in the center. Be sure to let the salmon rest a few minutes before serving.

BAKED WILD SOCKEYE SALMON

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375°F.
• In a small bowl, mix basil leaves, fennel and butter cubes.
• Season to taste with salt and pepper. Place sockeye salmon onto an oiled rimmed baking sheet.
• Stuff basil mixture into belly cavity of salmon and bake for 40 minutes or until firm to the touch and flesh is opaque and just beginning to flake.
• To serve, spoon additional stuffing onto each portion and drizzle with pan juices.
• NOTE: You can use one type of basil instead of the three different varieties.

WHOLE OVEN COOKED SALMON

Steps:

• Wash the salmon and dry it well inside and out.
• Pour half the oil onto a large piece of strong foil.
• Place the fish in the centre and put a few slices of lemon inside the salmon.
• Put the remainder of the lemon slices on top of the salmon; season well with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
• Drizzle with the remainder of the oil & wrap up the foil to make a loose parcel.
• Preheat oven to 200°C/400°F.
• Place the salmon parcel on a baking sheet and cook for 10 minutes.
• Turn off the oven, do not open the door; leave for several hours.
• To serve the same day, remove the foil and peel off the skin.
• If using the following day, leave the skin on and keep chilled in the fridge.