Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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   1                    salmon fillet or steak
     1/2  cup           half-and-half or milk -- (or, less)
     1/2  teaspoon      minced fresh dill -- chopped
                        OR basil -- salt (optional)

Preparation:

This is the easiest way I know to cook tender and delicate salmon. It's especially good prepared with fresh dill but if you prefer chives or basil, it's still a delightful dish. Preheat oven to 350F Place salmon in shallow baking dish and add half and-half or milk so fish is half immersed. Sprinkle with dill, chives or basil, and salt if desired. Bake 30 minutes, occasionally spooning some of the half-and-half or milk over salmon. Check for doneness; when fish is predominately pale pink but is still a somewhat darker pink in center, it's do