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Salmon: Baked Whole Salmon

Source of Recipe


Bernis Wagner






List of Ingredients



• 3/4 cup dry white wine
  
• 1/4 tsp dried rosemary
  
• 1/4 tsp dried tarragon
  
• 3 green onions, minced
  
• 3 peppercorns
  
• 1/4 tsp dried thyme
  
• 1/2 tsp dried basil
  
• Celery leaves
  
• 2 slices lemon
  
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• 1 (7- to 10-lb.) whole salmon
  






Instructions



1. Put wine and all remaining ingredients (except salmon) in a covered saucepan. Heat, without boiling, for 30 minutes.
   
   
2. Rinse salmon; pat dry. Remove the tail and lay fish lengthwise on a sheet of foil. Pour the warm herb-wine over and inside the fish. Bring foil up over the fish and seal by crimping. (Be sure no liquid can escape.)
   
   
3. Place on a baking sheet and bake at 350 degrees (F) 12 to 15 minutes per pound, or about 1-1/2 hours. Do not overbake.
   
   Can be served hot or cold.
   
   Serves 12 to 15