Salmon En Papillote
This Salmon En Papillote is an excellent low-fat way to enjoy the popular fish! Salmon is perfectly steamed with other aromatic ingredients resulting in the perefct meal in a parcel.
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 1 lb asparagus, trimmed
- 1 lemon, thinly sliced
- 1 shallot, thinly sliced
- 4 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
- 4 salmon filets
- Olive Oil
- Salt and pepper
- 1 small bunch fresh basil, divided
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400ยบ.
- Cut parchment into pieces that are abot 18 inches long. You want enough space to fold the parchment over the ingredients, cut edge to cut edge.
- Divide asapargus enely between each piece of parchment. Top with slices of lemon, shallot, garlic, and basil. Add filets of salmon on top, drizzling with about 1 teaspoon of olive oil. Season with salt and pepper.
- Starting at one end, start rolling and crimping the edge of the parchment, moving around the ingredients. The end shape will look like a half circle or hard shell taco. See photos for reference!
- Place on a baking sheet and bake for 14 minutes (for a 1.5 inch filet).
- When ready to serve, plate each packet, allowing each individual to rip or slice open the packet themselves. Serve with fresh herbs and lemon wedges.