Recipe: Salmon Baked in Foil

ISAAC HAYES' SALMON BAKED IN FOIL

"Salmon is one of my favorite kinds of fish, and this recipe is a real favorite. It's healthy, it tastes great, and it's as easy to make for one person as it is for 10. The blend of spices is key, of course, as well as keeping a close eye on how fast your broiler flame browns the top."

Pinch of Spike seasoning
Pinch of Chinese five-spice powder
Pinch of curry powder
Pinch of Old Bay seasoning
Pinch of dried tarragon
Pinch of dried sweet basil
Pinch of Jamaican allspice
4 (4 to 6 ounce) salmon fillets
4 tablespoons water or dry white wine
4 teaspoons soy sauce

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Cut 4 pieces of aluminum foil, each large enough to enclose one salmon fillet.

In a bowl, mix the Spike, spice powder, curry powder, Old Bay seasoning, tarragon, basil and allspice and sprinkle over the center of each piece of foil, dividing evenly. Top with a salmon fillet; sprinkle each with 1 tablespoon water or wine, a pinch of cumin, and 1 teaspoon soy sauce.

Fold up the corners of the foil to enclose the fish. Tightly seal the packets and place on a baking sheet.

Bake packets for 10 minutes.

Preheat the broiler.

Carefully open the top of each packet and broil 3 to 5 minutes. The salmon should be slightly browned on top, but be careful not to overcook it.

Serve with a side dish of sauteed spinach.

Makes 4 servings
Source: Cooking with Heart and Soul by Isaac Hayes