Salmon en Papillote
Salmon baked in a parchment packet with lemon, herbs, and vegetables. Easy cleanup.
Serves 4
Prep 15 min
Cook 15 min
Ingredients
- 4 salmon fillets, 6 oz each
- 1 zucchini, sliced thin
- 1 carrot, cut in thin matchsticks
- 1 leek, sliced thin
- 4 tablespoons butter, divided
- 1 lemon, sliced
- 4 sprigs dill or thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 4 tablespoons white wine
Steps
Step 1. Heat the oven to 400°F. Cut four sheets of parchment, each 15 inches.
Step 2. Divide the vegetables among the sheets. Top each with a fillet, a pat of butter, lemon slices, and herbs. Season.
Step 3. Add 1 tablespoon of wine to each and fold the parchment over, crimping the edges to seal tightly.
Step 4. Bake on a sheet pan for 12 to 15 minutes, until the salmon is opaque and flakes easily (145°F). Open at the table.
Where this recipe comes from
Yoribang French recipes by Yoribang. License: Free to use. View the original (opens in a new tab)
Original Yoribang write-ups of French dishes. Good butter, a decent dry wine, and patience matter more than special equipment. If a recipe calls for wine, cook with something you would drink. Gruyère, Dijon mustard, and herbes de Provence are sold in most supermarkets.