Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 kg fresh salmon, scaled and gutted
  • sea salt
  • ground pepper
  • olive oil
  • 1 cup parsley, chopped
  • 1/2 cup dill, chopped
  • 1/2 cup basil, chopped
  • 1 newspaper
  • 2 lemons, sliced thinly
  • 6 scallions, sliced thinly
  • 2 tablespoons fennel seeds, lightly crushed

Method

  • Season the salmon inside and out with olive oil, salt and pepper and half the herbs.
  • Place salmon in opened out newspaper.
  • Scatter over lemons, scallions, the rest of the herbs and fennel seeds, tucking some into the inside of the fish.
  • Drizzle with a little more oil and wrap the fish in the paper securing tightly with string.
  • Wet the parcel thoroughly so all the paper is soaked.
  • Place on grill / campfire for 25 minutes on each side.
  • Serve with salad.