Ginger and Bay Leaf Infused Salmon
This simple yet elegant salmon dish is infused with the warm, earthy flavors of ginger and bay leaves. The salmon is roasted in a hot oven, resulting in a perfectly cooked fish with a crispy skin. The ginger and bay leaves add a subtle sweetness and a hint of smokiness to the salmon, while the olive oil helps to keep the fish moist and tender.
The inspiration for this recipe came to me one day when I was browsing through a cookbook at my local library. I came across a recipe for roasted salmon with ginger and bay leaves, and I was immediately intrigued. I had never tried roasting salmon with these ingredients before, but I was confident that they would pair well together. I decided to give the recipe a try, and I was not disappointed. The salmon was cooked to perfection, and the ginger and bay leaves added a wonderful flavor to the fish. I have been making this recipe ever since, and it has become one of my favorite ways to cook salmon.
Ginger and Bay Leaf Infused Salmon Ginger and Bay Leaf Infused Salmon Ginger and Bay Leaf Infused Salmon Ginger and Bay Leaf Infused Salmon
Prep time: 10 | Cook time: 20 | Serves: 4
Ingredients
  • 1 pound salmon fillet, skin-on
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon grated ginger
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit (200 degrees Celsius).
  2. Place salmon fillet in a baking dish.
  3. Drizzle olive oil over salmon and rub to coat.
  4. Sprinkle ginger, bay leaves, salt, and pepper over salmon.
  5. Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until salmon is cooked through.
  6. Serve immediately.
Why It Works
  • The high heat of the oven helps to quickly cook the salmon, resulting in a perfectly cooked fish with a crispy skin.
  • The ginger and bay leaves add a subtle sweetness and a hint of smokiness to the salmon.
  • The olive oil helps to keep the fish moist and tender.