Salmon Fillets Slow-Baked on Clay Tiles with Favas and Green Beans

In this contemporary Turkish recipe, fresh green leaves protect salmon fillets, whether they are baked on a hot clay tile or in a shallow pan. The clay advantage is clear: unlike metal, a clay pan surface will not build up heat above the surrounding oven temperature. This is important since the cooking method here is oven steaming; the moisture from the fresh leaves releases aromatic vapors, which infuse the fish.

For me, the preferred leaves for this dish are ones picked from a wal