Salmon en Pappillote
Experience the art of cooking with Salmon en Papillote, where tender salmon fillets are artfully surrounded by vibrant seasonal vegetables and fragrant herbs, all wrapped in parchment paper for an exquisite presentation.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 2
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Seafood
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 salmon fillets (6 oz each)
- 2 sheets of parchment paper (12x16 inches)
- 1 cup assorted seasonal vegetables (bell peppers, zucchini, etc.), sliced
- 2 tablespoons fresh herbs (dill or parsley), chopped
- 1 lemon, sliced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Cut two large pieces of parchment paper into heart shapes and fold them in half.
- On one side of each parchment heart, place one salmon fillet. Top with sliced vegetables, lemon slices, and fresh herbs. Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
- Fold the other half of the parchment over the salmon and crimp the edges tightly to seal.
- Place pouches on a baking sheet and bake for 15-20 minutes until salmon flakes easily with a fork.
- Carefully unwrap at the table to serve.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salmon fillet with vegetables (approx. 250g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: Feel free to experiment with different vegetables such as asparagus or carrots. Enhance flavors by adding a splash of white wine or soy sauce before sealing. To store leftovers, refrigerate in an airtight container for up to three days.