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Salmon with Herbs in Newspaper

From the Kitchen of: H@ppy

Source: Can't remember

		A copy of any newspaper
4	lg	handfuls fresh mixed herbs (dill, basil, rosemary, flat leaf parsley, and fennel tops)
1	3 1/2 to 4 pound	Salmon, scaled and gutted
		Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
		Olive oil
2		lemons, thinly sliced
6		spring onions, thinly sliced
2	Tbsp	fennel seeds, cracked

• Open out the paper to the middle page, and scatter half the herbs over it.
• Place the salmon in the middle of the paper and season inside and out and rub with olive oil.
• Scatter over the lemon slices, spring onions, fennel seeds and remaining herbs, tucking some inside the fish.
• Drizzle with a little extra olive oil.
• Wrap the paper around the salmon, securing it well with lots of string.
• Dampen the paper well under the tap. Place parcel directly on the top shelf of a preheated 425 degrees F (220 degrees C) oven, for 35 minutes, or preferably, cook on the barbecue or on a rack over a camp fire for about 25 minutes on each side.
• Yield: 6 servings
• 35 minutes