Description
A delightful dish where salmon is cooked in parchment with citrus butter, resulting in a fragrant and flavorful meal that’s perfect for any occasion.
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 fresh garlic, minced
- Fresh herbs (dill, parsley, or thyme)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional vegetables (asparagus, bell peppers, cherry tomatoes)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Cut a large rectangle of parchment paper, about 15 inches long, and fold it in half.
- On one side of the parchment, place the salmon fillet. Squeeze lemon and orange juice over it, add a pat of butter, minced garlic, herbs, salt, and pepper. Layer any optional veggies around the salmon.
- Fold the other side of the parchment over the salmon, and seal tightly by making overlapping pleats along the edges.
- Place the packets on a baking sheet and bake for 12-15 minutes.
- Carefully cut open each packet, serve the salmon on a plate, and pour any juices over it. Garnish with extra herbs or citrus slices.
Notes
If doubling the recipe, serve family-style in parchment packets for a delightful presentation.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: salmon, citrus, parchment cooking, healthy dinner, family meal