Herb and Citrus Salmon Pockets

• Total Time: 27 mins
• Prep Time: 15 mins
• Cook Time: 12 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 4

• 4 (5 ½ ounce) salmon fillets
• 2 oranges or 2 lemons or 2 limes (I sliced, 1 zest and juice only)
• 20 fresh sage or 20 basil or 20 mint leaves
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 clove garlic , minced

Directions:

1. Mince a few herb leaves for butter sauce and set aside.
2. Cut two deep bias cut slits across the width of each fillet.
3. Stuff each slit with a citrus slice and herbs.
4. Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
5. Combine butter, garlic, citrus zest, juice and minced herbs in a small pan over high heat, and boil for 1 minute.
6. Pour the butter sauce over fillets in a baking dish.
7. Bake for eight to 12 minutes depending on thickness.

Reviews

[eatrealfood]

we were not sure if we would like this, but i decided to go ahead since i needed to use up some mint before it wilted. we were pleasantly surprised that it went so well with the salmon. i chose limes and mint leaves (used 50% less fat butter) - the flavors were subtle but very tangible. a lovely, refreshing version of salmon.