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Zina's simmered salmon

From: Zina

This is my favorite recipe for salmon, and is good for those who don't like the strong, fishy taste.

Scale and gut the fish as usual, keeping the head on. Dice a fresh tomato, and finely chop half an onion. Finely chop some parsley leaves, and mix together with tomato and onion.

Combine three tablespoons of lemon juice, half a teaspoon of oregano, a teaspoon of salt, and one minced garlic clove to the mixture. Use this mixture to fill the stomach cavities of the salmon.

Place a cup of white wine, a splash of olive oil and a good pinch of salt into a large, heavy saucepan. Carefully lie the fish into the saucepan, only adding enough fish to cover the base only (do not stack up). Place the lid on the saucepan and bring the wine to simmer.

Continue to simmer for about 5 minutes, checking the fish regularly. Once the flesh begins to flake away from the bones it is ready.

(28 May 2003)