Rustic Alaskan Salmon en Papillote with Dill and Lemon
A delightful, aromatic salmon dish cooked in parchment paper.
Experience the rustic charm of a traditional French cooking method with this healthy, flavorful dish featuring Alaskan salmon nestled in the aromatic embrace of dill and lemon.
- 45 min
- 4
- Easy
Ingredients
For the Salmon Parcels
For the Herb Butter
For the Accompaniments
Preparation
Marinating the Salmon
Preheat oven
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
Season salmon
Season the salmon fillets with salt and pepper.
Add oil and toppings
Drizzle olive oil over the fillets and top with lemon slices and dill sprigs.
Ensure parchment paper is large enough to fully enclose the salmon and form a tight seal.
Preparing the Herb Butter
Combine ingredients
In a small bowl, combine the softened butter, garlic, parsley, and lemon zest.
Mix well
Mix until well combined and set aside.
Prepare the parcels while the oven preheats to save time.
Cooking Process
Creating the Parcels
Lay each salmon fillet onto a sheet of parchment paper, placing dill and slices of lemon on top.
Wrapping the Salmon
Fold and crimp the edges of the parchment paper to seal the salmon inside tightly.
Baking
Place the parcels on a baking sheet and bake in the oven for 20 minutes or until salmon is cooked through.
Plating & Serving
Rustic Alaskan Salmon en Papillote with Dill and Lemon
Rustic Alaskan Salmon en Papillote with Dill and Lemon
Plating & Serving
Carefully open each parcel upon serving to release the fragrant aromas, and serve directly in the parchment for a rustic presentation.