Salmon in Fig Leaves

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat the oven to 350.
2. 2
   Cut the salmon into 6 equal portions.
3. 3
   Coat lightly with olive oil, and season with salt and freshly ground pepper.
4. 4
   Wash the fig leaves, and leave them moistened.
5. 5
   Place 4 on a baking sheet, and lay the salmon pieces on top.
6. 6
   Scatter small pieces of fennel frond on top of the fish, and cover with the remaining fig leaves.
7. 7
   Bake in the upper part of the oven until the fish is just cooked through, 10 to 12 minutes, then transfer the salmon to a serving platter immediately.
8. 8
   Serve with blanched new potatoes and green beans, tomatoes, cucumber, hard-cooked eggs and aioli.