Description
A delightful dish featuring salmon baked in parchment with a zesty citrus butter, fresh herbs, and aromatic garlic.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 skin-on salmon fillets
- Juice and zest of 1 lemon
- Juice and zest of 1 orange
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 cloves garlic, sliced
- Fresh dill or parsley, for garnish
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Optional: thinly sliced zucchini or bell peppers
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Lay out large sheets of parchment paper.
- Place a salmon fillet in the center of each sheet and season with salt and pepper.
- Squeeze lemon and orange juice over the fillet, sprinkle with zest, and add a pat of butter, sliced garlic, and fresh herbs.
- Fold the parchment tightly over the salmon to seal in flavors.
- Place the packets on a baking sheet and bake for 12-15 minutes until the salmon is opaque.
- Let packets sit a few minutes before opening, then serve, garnishing with additional herbs.
Notes
Opt for fresh, wild-caught salmon for the best flavor. Don’t overcrowd the parchment to let the salmon shine. Lightly sauté mushrooms like shiitake or cremini to add before sealing for extra flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 packet
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: salmon, baking, citrus, butter, healthy recipe