How To Cook Salmon En Papillote - Easy And Impressive

salmon fillets

🥗Healthier: trout

💰Cheaper: canned salmon

Canned salmon is more affordable and still rich in omega-3s.

white wine

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water

Vegetable broth adds flavor without alcohol.

Make the compound butter by mixing 60 grams of unsalted butter with half tablespoon chopped dill, half tablespoon lemon zest, and half tablespoon lemon juice.

Roll the butter mixture in plastic wrap and refrigerate.

Thinly slice about 25 grams of leeks and slice zucchini into 1 centimeter medallions.

Snip the ends off 8 asparagus spears and thinly slice 4 slices of lemon.

Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).

Lay out a large sheet of parchment paper, preferably pre-cut to 38 cm by 30 cm.

Place the salmon on the parchment and remove any bones.

Pat the salmon dry, then layer with the leek compound butter, zucchini, lemon slices, dill, asparagus, and tomatoes.

Add salt and pepper to taste, and sprinkle on some black peppercorns.

Fold the parchment paper over the salmon and seal tightly by making tight folds in a circular motion.

Place the parcel in the middle rack of the oven and cook for 20 minutes.

After 20 minutes, remove from the oven and let rest for 2 minutes.

Cut open the parchment paper to serve.

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