Today I present a super tasty, super elegant, and super easy recipe to prepare salmon en papillote.

Moreover, it is a very easy recipe to quickly cook salmon fillet while also being mindful of your figure.

Salmon, as we all know by now, is rich in omega-3s that are very good for our body, especially for those who suffer from high cholesterol; it would be ideal to introduce it into the diet at least once a week.

It is essentially fish en papillote, but since the salmon is sliced (or filleted), it is even easier and faster to prepare and eat as it requires less cleaning.

The papillote will help preserve the flavors while also preventing the fish from drying out and keeping the seasoning (meaning oil) to a minimum.

Salmon fillets, lemon, garlic, and chopped parsley. Cooking takes place in a humid environment, in the oven, to maintain flavor and tenderness.

Excellent just ready, opening the papillotes at the table and adding a drizzle of raw oil. For better fish tenderness, wait 5 minutes after removing them from the oven before enjoying.

In short, a delicious and also practical and light dish, what more could you ask for?

Difficulty: Very Easy
Cost: Medium
Rest time: 5 Minutes
Preparation time: 10 Minutes
Portions: 4
Cooking methods: Oven
Cuisine: Italian
Seasonality: All Seasons

341.27 Kcal

calories per serving

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Energy 341.27 (Kcal)
Carbohydrates 3.40 (g) of which sugars 1.63 (g)
Proteins 23.43 (g)
Fat 26.75 (g) of which saturated 5.91 (g)of which unsaturated 10.91 (g)
Fibers 0.70 (g)
Sodium 609.38 (mg)

Indicative values for a portion of 180 g processed in an automated way starting from the nutritional information available on the CREA^* and FoodData Central^** databases. It is not food and / or nutritional advice.

^* CREATES Food and Nutrition Research Center: https://www.crea.gov.it/alimenti-e-nutrizione https://www.alimentinutrizione.it ^** U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service. FoodData Central, 2019. https://fdc.nal.usda.gov

Ingredients for Salmon en Papillote

4 slices salmon (approximately 1.5 lbs)
to taste extra virgin olive oil
2 cloves garlic
small pieces fresh ginger (or powdered. Optional)
2 lemons
1 bunch parsley
salt
pepper

Tools

Baking Dish
Parchment Paper
Kitchen Twine
Tongs

Steps for Salmon en Papillote

Wash the salmon and pat it dry with paper towels.
Check for any bones and remove them with kitchen tongs if necessary.
Now prepare the emulsion to season the fish with.
Finely chop the parsley.
Squeeze and strain the juice of half a lemon and add it to the extra virgin olive oil, black pepper, and a pinch of salt.
Mix everything well.
Prepare the parchment paper packets. (You need to make 4).
Fold the two ends of each sheet over themselves two or three times.
Place a slice of salmon in the center of each one.
Close the two ends of the sheets with twine as if they were candies, leaving the central part open.
Pour the emulsion inside the four packets, then close the central part by folding the paper over itself.
Proceed with the other packets and place them on a baking tray or a baking sheet.
Let the salmon packets rest for at least 15–20 minutes.
Preheat the oven to 392°F using the fan mode and bake the salmon for about 15 minutes.
The salmon en papillote is ready to be served.
Enjoy your meal.