Tasty Christmas Eve Dinner Idea: Salmon Fillets

Ok, this is my fave idea of a Christmas eve dinner based on fish. As I was brought up this way (no meat eaten on Christmas eve but fish) I now have adapted it to suit my tastes and needs. I love it, its light but filling and easy to make :)

Serves 4:

4 fresh Salmon fillets

lemon juice

Mixed herbs

2 lemons

Salt and pepper (to taste)

Mild mustard (or Dijon mustard if preferred)

Preparation:

Lay the fillets, one by one, on a piece of foil (enough to wrap them and cover them). Raise the edges of the foil so juice won't spill out. Season each fillet to taste then cover each with a thin layer of mustard, a generous amount of lemon juice on each and a final layer of sprinkled mixed herbs. Leave to marinade in the juice for about half an hour.

In the meantime warm the oven to about 180/gas mark 5. Close the foil wrap on each fillet (make sure no juices are leaking and the wrap is loose a bit at the top) and place on a baking tray for approx 40 minutes.

Once cooked serve the salmon in its foil wrap one per plate (so it still soaks in its juices) and serve with fresh vegetables and rice or, as I usually do with fresh boiled new potatoes and steamed carrots.

The salmon will be juicy and full of flavour and really goes with any vegetables of your choices, above is my favourite suggestion. Enjoy :)