Easy Lemon Salmon

Baking fish with citrus and aromatic herbs has long been practised in coastal Mediterranean and Middle Eastern cuisines, where lemons and dill feature prominently in seafood preparations.

While Atlantic and Pacific salmon are relatively modern imports to the Middle East, the technique of oven-roasting fish atop lemon slices to keep the flesh moist draws from traditional methods of cooking local white fish with sour citrus. The combination of butter or olive oil with garlic and dill reflects a cross-cultural exchange between European and Levantine culinary traditions, resulting in a dish that balances richness with bright, clean flavours. ■

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