How to Make Salt-Baked Salmon

There’s no centerpiece quite as dramatic than a salt-baked fish. It’s all about making a tight seal with the salt crust—it forms a mini-oven around the fish, keeping the flavors of the aromatics inside. Add just enough water to the salt until it feels like very wet sand. To test it out, pack a little in the palm of your hand; if it holds its shape without cracking, you’re good to go. (If not, add more water.)