Uncover the secrets to creating a delectable and nutritious parchment salmon package with asparagus. This cooking method captivates the natural flavors of both the fish and vegetable, resulting in a tender and succulent salmon complemented by crisp-tender asparagus. With its vibrant colors and inviting aromas, this dish is a feast for the eyes and the palate. Whether you're a seasoned cook or just starting your culinary journey, this guide will provide you with step-by-step instructions and helpful tips to ensure your parchment salmon package with asparagus turns out perfectly every time.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
SALMON, ASPARAGUS, AND LEEK IN PARCHMENT
Cooking fresh salmon en papillote (that is, in parchment) is a messproof way to coax the most flavor from the fish without adding a lot of oil or butter -- and it's pretty much impossible to dry the salmon out with this cooking method.This recipe is one of our Better Basics: 10 New Takes on Family Favorites, see the others.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Ingredients Seafood Recipes Salmon Recipes
Time 30m
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees with racks in upper and lower thirds. Cut four 12-by-17-inch pieces of parchment. Fold each in half crosswise to make a crease, then unfold and lay flat. Toss asparagus and leek with oil in a bowl. Season with salt and pepper.
- Season fish with salt and pepper. Arrange a fillet on one side of crease on each piece of parchment. Top with asparagus mixture, dividing evenly. Fold each piece of parchment over, then make small overlapping pleats to seal open sides, creating half-moon-shaped packets.
- Bake on 2 rimmed baking sheets, 10 minutes for medium-rare. Transfer to plates and carefully cut packets open with kitchen shears (steam will be released). Serve, topped with herbs and squeezed with lemon wedges.
WILD SALMON, ASPARAGUS, AND SHIITAKES IN PARCHMENT
When you bake fish and vegetables in parchment, you are steaming them in their own juices. It preserves nutrients and requires little added fat. Serve with cooked brown rice, barley, or another whole grain.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Ingredients Seafood Recipes Salmon Recipes
Time 35m
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees with racks in upper and lower thirds. Cut four 12-by-17-inch pieces of parchment. Fold each in half crosswise to make a crease, then unfold and lay flat. Toss mushrooms, asparagus, and scallions with oil in a large bowl. Sprinkle with lemon zest and season with salt and pepper.
- Remove asparagus from mixture and divide evenly among parchment pieces, creating a bed of spears on 1 side of crease. Top each with 1 piece of fish, then with mushroom mixture. Drizzle each serving with 1 tablespoon water. To close, fold parchment pieces over each serving; make small overlapping pleats to seal the open sides and create 4 half-moon-shaped packets.
- Bake packets on 2 baking sheets 9 minutes. Carefully cut open packets with kitchen shears (steam will be released). Serve fish, asparagus, and mushrooms with lemon wedges for squeezing.
SALMON IN PARCHMENT
Because parchment paper traps in steam during cooking, the fish stays moist without the addition of oil or butter.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Ingredients Seafood Recipes Salmon Recipes
Time 40m
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 450 degrees. In a medium bowl, whisk together 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice, 1 teaspoon coarse salt, and 1/4 teaspoon ground pepper. Add 3 large julienned carrots and 1/2 head shredded Napa cabbage; toss to combine.
- Set four 15-inch squares of parchment on work surface. Use a slotted spoon to mound carrot mixture on one side of each sheet; reserve liquid in bowl. Roll 4 salmon fillets (1 1/2 pounds total) in reserved liquid. Place a fillet on each pile of vegetables; season with salt and pepper.
- Fold parchment over contents; pleat edge to seal, forming a half-moon. Bake on a baking sheet 20 minutes. To serve, cut paper with kitchen scissors to open.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 365 g, Fat 18 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 36 g
SALMON AND ASPARAGUS IN FOIL
This is a quick and easy dinner. Pop the packets into the oven while you set the table and in 15-minutes you have a nutritious dish with virtually no clean up. Serve this with a rice or couscous dish and extra lemon on the side. This recipe was found at another web site.
Provided by PaulaG
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 35m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 450 degrees.
- Snap the ends off asparagus spears (they will break where tender) and divide into 4 equal portions.
- Spray the center of each foil sheet with non-stick cooking spray.
- Place one salmon fillet in the center of each sheet, top with a serving of the asparagus and drizzle with lemon juice.
- Sprinkle with fresh ground pepper and salt or seasoning blend as desired.
- Bring up the sides of foil and fold top over twice.
- Seal ends, leaving room for air to circulate inside the packet.
- Place packets on a cookie sheet and cook in oven for 15 to 18 minutes or until salmon is opaque.
- Serve with lemon wedges on the side.
- Please use caution when opening the foil packs, as the steam is very hot.
SALMON AND ZUCCHINI BAKED IN PARCHMENT
Wrap up the day by sitting down to heart-healthy fish "en papillote," a fancy-sounding method that's so simple.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Ingredients Seafood Recipes Salmon Recipes
Time 30m
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Fold a large piece of parchment paper (about 15 by 16 inches) in half to crease it; open, and lay it flat.
- On one side of crease, mound zucchini; top with shallot, butter, dill, and lemon slices. Season with salt and pepper. Place salmon on top; drizzle with lemon juice, and season with salt and pepper.
- To close, fold parchment over salmon; make small overlapping pleats to seal the open sides and create a half-moon-shaped packet. Place on a rimmed baking sheet; bake until salmon is opaque throughout, 15 to 17 minutes. Serve (see cooks' note).
SALMON EN PAPILLOTE (SALMON IN PARCHMENT)
Salmon cooked en papillote, which means wrapped in a packet of parchment (or foil), is a dramatic way to procure perfectly cooked salmon, but it isn't difficult. Fold a fillet into a cut piece of parchment, and then layer it with seasonings or perhaps vegetables or citrus fruit. Then simply bake the packets until done. The steam created by the parchment produces reliably moist salmon, and opening the individual packets at the table makes for a fun way to start dinner.
Provided by Florence Fabricant
Categories dinner, easy, quick, weekday, seafood, main course
Time 20m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- Heat the oven to 400 degrees. Cut 4 large heart-shaped pieces of parchment paper or foil, and place them on a sheet pan. Fold the parchment or foil in half down the middle, place a fillet with its garnishes and seasonings on one side of each, fold the other side over and crimp the rounded edge tightly closed.
- Place in oven for 10 to 15 minutes, depending on how done you'd like to serve the salmon. The packages should puff up and make for dramatic serving.
PARCHMENT SALMON PACKAGES WITH ASPARAGUS
These elegant packets look complicated, yet are quite simple to prepare. A seasoned salmon fillet is placed onto asparagus spears and wrapped in parchment paper using a French cooking method known as 'en papillote'. For maximum effect, snip the packets open at the dinner table, so the diner is presented with the wonderful, concentrated aromas! Serve with rice or fingerling potatoes.
Provided by Lizzie Mac
Categories French Recipes
Time 23m
Yield 2
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
- Stir together mayonnaise, mustard, dill, tarragon, lemon juice, lemon zest, garlic, and soy sauce; season to taste with hot sauce, and salt and pepper. Sprinkle the salmon fillets with salt and pepper, then spread on all sides with the mayonnaise mixture; set aside.
- Cut two 12 to 14-inch squares from a roll of parchment paper. Fold each piece in half along the longer side and cut a half-heart shape away from the fold, just like you did in elementary school to make valentines. Open the paper hearts and smear the top-side of each sheet with a little vegetable oil, and place 4 asparagus spears onto one side. Place the salmon, skin-side down, on top of the asparagus spears.
- Fold the parchment paper over the salmon (like closing a book). Roll the edges inwards to seal, leaving you with a secure packet. Place the packets onto a baking sheet.
- Bake in preheated oven until the parchment has turned golden brown and a kitchen thermometer inserted into the salmon reaches 125 degrees F (52 degrees C), 6 to 10 minutes.
- To serve, place unopened packets onto dinner plates accompanied by the lemon wedges. Use kitchen shears to snip open the packets at the dinner table, to release the aroma the moment before eating!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 523 calories, Carbohydrate 11.6 g, Cholesterol 94.2 mg, Fat 39.8 g, Fiber 3.1 g, Protein 31.1 g, SaturatedFat 6.8 g, Sodium 721.6 mg, Sugar 1.9 g
PARCHMENT SALMON PACKAGES WITH ASPARAGUS
These elegant packets look complicated, yet are quite simple to prepare. A seasoned salmon fillet is placed onto asparagus spears and wrapped in parchment paper using a French cooking method known as 'en papillote'. For maximum effect, snip the packets open at the dinner table, so the diner is presented with the wonderful, concentrated aromas! Serve with rice or fingerling potatoes.
Provided by Lizzie Mac
Categories French Recipes
Time 23m
Yield 2
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
- Stir together mayonnaise, mustard, dill, tarragon, lemon juice, lemon zest, garlic, and soy sauce; season to taste with hot sauce, and salt and pepper. Sprinkle the salmon fillets with salt and pepper, then spread on all sides with the mayonnaise mixture; set aside.
- Cut two 12 to 14-inch squares from a roll of parchment paper. Fold each piece in half along the longer side and cut a half-heart shape away from the fold, just like you did in elementary school to make valentines. Open the paper hearts and smear the top-side of each sheet with a little vegetable oil, and place 4 asparagus spears onto one side. Place the salmon, skin-side down, on top of the asparagus spears.
- Fold the parchment paper over the salmon (like closing a book). Roll the edges inwards to seal, leaving you with a secure packet. Place the packets onto a baking sheet.
- Bake in preheated oven until the parchment has turned golden brown and a kitchen thermometer inserted into the salmon reaches 125 degrees F (52 degrees C), 6 to 10 minutes.
- To serve, place unopened packets onto dinner plates accompanied by the lemon wedges. Use kitchen shears to snip open the packets at the dinner table, to release the aroma the moment before eating!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 523 calories, Carbohydrate 11.6 g, Cholesterol 94.2 mg, Fat 39.8 g, Fiber 3.1 g, Protein 31.1 g, SaturatedFat 6.8 g, Sodium 721.6 mg, Sugar 1.9 g
PARCHMENT SALMON PACKAGES WITH ASPARAGUS
These elegant packets look complicated, yet are quite simple to prepare. A seasoned salmon fillet is placed onto asparagus spears and wrapped in parchment paper using a French cooking method known as 'en papillote'. For maximum effect, snip the packets open at the dinner table, so the diner is presented with the wonderful, concentrated aromas! Serve with rice or fingerling potatoes.
Provided by Lizzie Mac
Categories French Recipes
Time 23m
Yield 2
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
- Stir together mayonnaise, mustard, dill, tarragon, lemon juice, lemon zest, garlic, and soy sauce; season to taste with hot sauce, and salt and pepper. Sprinkle the salmon fillets with salt and pepper, then spread on all sides with the mayonnaise mixture; set aside.
- Cut two 12 to 14-inch squares from a roll of parchment paper. Fold each piece in half along the longer side and cut a half-heart shape away from the fold, just like you did in elementary school to make valentines. Open the paper hearts and smear the top-side of each sheet with a little vegetable oil, and place 4 asparagus spears onto one side. Place the salmon, skin-side down, on top of the asparagus spears.
- Fold the parchment paper over the salmon (like closing a book). Roll the edges inwards to seal, leaving you with a secure packet. Place the packets onto a baking sheet.
- Bake in preheated oven until the parchment has turned golden brown and a kitchen thermometer inserted into the salmon reaches 125 degrees F (52 degrees C), 6 to 10 minutes.
- To serve, place unopened packets onto dinner plates accompanied by the lemon wedges. Use kitchen shears to snip open the packets at the dinner table, to release the aroma the moment before eating!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 523 calories, Carbohydrate 11.6 g, Cholesterol 94.2 mg, Fat 39.8 g, Fiber 3.1 g, Protein 31.1 g, SaturatedFat 6.8 g, Sodium 721.6 mg, Sugar 1.9 g
PARCHMENT SALMON PACKAGES WITH ASPARAGUS
These elegant packets look complicated, yet are quite simple to prepare. A seasoned salmon fillet is placed onto asparagus spears and wrapped in parchment paper using a French cooking method known as 'en papillote'. For maximum effect, snip the packets open at the dinner table, so the diner is presented with the wonderful, concentrated aromas! Serve with rice or fingerling potatoes.
Provided by Lizzie Mac
Categories French Recipes
Time 23m
Yield 2
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
- Stir together mayonnaise, mustard, dill, tarragon, lemon juice, lemon zest, garlic, and soy sauce; season to taste with hot sauce, and salt and pepper. Sprinkle the salmon fillets with salt and pepper, then spread on all sides with the mayonnaise mixture; set aside.
- Cut two 12 to 14-inch squares from a roll of parchment paper. Fold each piece in half along the longer side and cut a half-heart shape away from the fold, just like you did in elementary school to make valentines. Open the paper hearts and smear the top-side of each sheet with a little vegetable oil, and place 4 asparagus spears onto one side. Place the salmon, skin-side down, on top of the asparagus spears.
- Fold the parchment paper over the salmon (like closing a book). Roll the edges inwards to seal, leaving you with a secure packet. Place the packets onto a baking sheet.
- Bake in preheated oven until the parchment has turned golden brown and a kitchen thermometer inserted into the salmon reaches 125 degrees F (52 degrees C), 6 to 10 minutes.
- To serve, place unopened packets onto dinner plates accompanied by the lemon wedges. Use kitchen shears to snip open the packets at the dinner table, to release the aroma the moment before eating!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 523 calories, Carbohydrate 11.6 g, Cholesterol 94.2 mg, Fat 39.8 g, Fiber 3.1 g, Protein 31.1 g, SaturatedFat 6.8 g, Sodium 721.6 mg, Sugar 1.9 g
STEAMED SALMON AND ASPARAGUS IN PARCHMENT
Make and share this Steamed Salmon and Asparagus in Parchment recipe from Food.com.
Provided by faerielyn
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 1h
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- 1. Preheat oven to 400°F.
- 2. Place a piece of parchment paper on a 13-by-12-inch baking sheet. Put the potatoes on the sheet and season with 1 teaspoon of the salt and 1/2 teaspoon of the pepper. Distribute the butter over the potatoes. Roast in top of oven for 45 to 50 minutes or until done.
- 3. Meanwhile, lay out 4 sheets of parchment (at least 13 by 13 inches) and place 1 fillet on each. Top with the asparagus, scallions, and tarragon. Drizzle with the oil and season with the remaining salt and pepper. Top each fillet with a lemon half, after first squeezing on the juice. Pull the sides of the paper over each fillet, folding several times to seal. Fold and twist the ends to form rectangular parcels. Place them on a sheet pan.
- 4. Bake on lower rack of over for 20 to 25 minutes while the potatoes finish cooking. Place a salmon parcel on each plate and cut open. Serve with the potatoes.
- Tip.
- Although it's not quite as attractive for presentation, you can use aluminum foil in place of the parchment paper.
- Nutritional Information.
- Calcium 79mg; Calories 541; Calories From Fat 46%; Carbohydrate 33g; Cholesterol 115mg; Fat 28g; Fiber 5g; Iron 3mg; Protein 39mg; Sat Fat 8g; Sodium 686mg.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 453.3, Fat 17.2, SaturatedFat 5.6, Cholesterol 92.7, Sodium 1048.8, Carbohydrate 35.9, Fiber 6.5, Sugar 4.8, Protein 41.2
PARCHMENT SALMON PACKAGES WITH ASPARAGUS
These elegant packets look complicated, yet are quite simple to prepare. A seasoned salmon fillet is placed onto asparagus spears and wrapped in parchment paper using a French cooking method known as 'en papillote'. For maximum effect, snip the packets open at the dinner table, so the diner is presented with the wonderful, concentrated aromas! Serve with rice or fingerling potatoes.
Provided by Lizzie Mac
Categories French Recipes
Time 23m
Yield 2
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
- Stir together mayonnaise, mustard, dill, tarragon, lemon juice, lemon zest, garlic, and soy sauce; season to taste with hot sauce, and salt and pepper. Sprinkle the salmon fillets with salt and pepper, then spread on all sides with the mayonnaise mixture; set aside.
- Cut two 12 to 14-inch squares from a roll of parchment paper. Fold each piece in half along the longer side and cut a half-heart shape away from the fold, just like you did in elementary school to make valentines. Open the paper hearts and smear the top-side of each sheet with a little vegetable oil, and place 4 asparagus spears onto one side. Place the salmon, skin-side down, on top of the asparagus spears.
- Fold the parchment paper over the salmon (like closing a book). Roll the edges inwards to seal, leaving you with a secure packet. Place the packets onto a baking sheet.
- Bake in preheated oven until the parchment has turned golden brown and a kitchen thermometer inserted into the salmon reaches 125 degrees F (52 degrees C), 6 to 10 minutes.
- To serve, place unopened packets onto dinner plates accompanied by the lemon wedges. Use kitchen shears to snip open the packets at the dinner table, to release the aroma the moment before eating!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 523 calories, Carbohydrate 11.6 g, Cholesterol 94.2 mg, Fat 39.8 g, Fiber 3.1 g, Protein 31.1 g, SaturatedFat 6.8 g, Sodium 721.6 mg, Sugar 1.9 g
PARCHMENT SALMON PACKAGES WITH ASPARAGUS
These elegant packets look complicated, yet are quite simple to prepare. A seasoned salmon fillet is placed onto asparagus spears and wrapped in parchment paper using a French cooking method known as 'en papillote'. For maximum effect, snip the packets open at the dinner table, so the diner is presented with the wonderful, concentrated aromas! Serve with rice or fingerling potatoes.
Provided by Lizzie Mac
Categories French Recipes
Time 23m
Yield 2
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
- Stir together mayonnaise, mustard, dill, tarragon, lemon juice, lemon zest, garlic, and soy sauce; season to taste with hot sauce, and salt and pepper. Sprinkle the salmon fillets with salt and pepper, then spread on all sides with the mayonnaise mixture; set aside.
- Cut two 12 to 14-inch squares from a roll of parchment paper. Fold each piece in half along the longer side and cut a half-heart shape away from the fold, just like you did in elementary school to make valentines. Open the paper hearts and smear the top-side of each sheet with a little vegetable oil, and place 4 asparagus spears onto one side. Place the salmon, skin-side down, on top of the asparagus spears.
- Fold the parchment paper over the salmon (like closing a book). Roll the edges inwards to seal, leaving you with a secure packet. Place the packets onto a baking sheet.
- Bake in preheated oven until the parchment has turned golden brown and a kitchen thermometer inserted into the salmon reaches 125 degrees F (52 degrees C), 6 to 10 minutes.
- To serve, place unopened packets onto dinner plates accompanied by the lemon wedges. Use kitchen shears to snip open the packets at the dinner table, to release the aroma the moment before eating!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 523 calories, Carbohydrate 11.6 g, Cholesterol 94.2 mg, Fat 39.8 g, Fiber 3.1 g, Protein 31.1 g, SaturatedFat 6.8 g, Sodium 721.6 mg, Sugar 1.9 g
ASPARAGUS PASTA 'N' SALMON
Asparagus and a light lemon dressing make this pasta salad perfect for spring dinners. Grilling the salmon gives it great flavor.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 40m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Sprinkle salmon with 1/4 teaspoon salt and pepper. Using long-handled tongs, moisten a paper towel with cooking oil and lightly coat the grill rack. Grill salmon, covered, over medium heat or broil 4-6 in. from the heat for 12-18 minutes or until fish flakes easily with a fork. , Meanwhile, cook pasta according to package directions. In a large skillet, saute asparagus and leeks in oil with until asparagus is crisp-tender. Sprinkle with remaining salt and pepper., In a small bowl, combine the cornstarch, water, broth, dill and lemon juice until smooth; stir into asparagus mixture. Bring to a boil; cook and stir until thickened and bubbly. Reduce heat; cook and stir 2 minutes longer. Drain pasta; toss with asparagus mixture. Serve with salmon.
Nutrition Facts :
PARCHMENT SALMON PACKAGES WITH ASPARAGUS
These elegant packets look complicated, yet are quite simple to prepare. A seasoned salmon fillet is placed onto asparagus spears and wrapped in parchment paper using a French cooking method known as 'en papillote'. For maximum effect, snip the packets open at the dinner table, so the diner is presented with the wonderful, concentrated aromas! Serve with rice or fingerling potatoes.
Provided by Lizzie Mac
Categories French Recipes
Time 23m
Yield 2
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
- Stir together mayonnaise, mustard, dill, tarragon, lemon juice, lemon zest, garlic, and soy sauce; season to taste with hot sauce, and salt and pepper. Sprinkle the salmon fillets with salt and pepper, then spread on all sides with the mayonnaise mixture; set aside.
- Cut two 12 to 14-inch squares from a roll of parchment paper. Fold each piece in half along the longer side and cut a half-heart shape away from the fold, just like you did in elementary school to make valentines. Open the paper hearts and smear the top-side of each sheet with a little vegetable oil, and place 4 asparagus spears onto one side. Place the salmon, skin-side down, on top of the asparagus spears.
- Fold the parchment paper over the salmon (like closing a book). Roll the edges inwards to seal, leaving you with a secure packet. Place the packets onto a baking sheet.
- Bake in preheated oven until the parchment has turned golden brown and a kitchen thermometer inserted into the salmon reaches 125 degrees F (52 degrees C), 6 to 10 minutes.
- To serve, place unopened packets onto dinner plates accompanied by the lemon wedges. Use kitchen shears to snip open the packets at the dinner table, to release the aroma the moment before eating!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 523 calories, Carbohydrate 11.6 g, Cholesterol 94.2 mg, Fat 39.8 g, Fiber 3.1 g, Protein 31.1 g, SaturatedFat 6.8 g, Sodium 721.6 mg, Sugar 1.9 g
PARCHMENT SALMON PACKAGES WITH ASPARAGUS
These elegant packets look complicated, yet are quite simple to prepare. A seasoned salmon fillet is placed onto asparagus spears and wrapped in parchment paper using a French cooking method known as 'en papillote'. For maximum effect, snip the packets open at the dinner table, so the diner is presented with the wonderful, concentrated aromas! Serve with rice or fingerling potatoes.
Provided by Lizzie Mac
Categories French Recipes
Time 23m
Yield 2
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
- Stir together mayonnaise, mustard, dill, tarragon, lemon juice, lemon zest, garlic, and soy sauce; season to taste with hot sauce, and salt and pepper. Sprinkle the salmon fillets with salt and pepper, then spread on all sides with the mayonnaise mixture; set aside.
- Cut two 12 to 14-inch squares from a roll of parchment paper. Fold each piece in half along the longer side and cut a half-heart shape away from the fold, just like you did in elementary school to make valentines. Open the paper hearts and smear the top-side of each sheet with a little vegetable oil, and place 4 asparagus spears onto one side. Place the salmon, skin-side down, on top of the asparagus spears.
- Fold the parchment paper over the salmon (like closing a book). Roll the edges inwards to seal, leaving you with a secure packet. Place the packets onto a baking sheet.
- Bake in preheated oven until the parchment has turned golden brown and a kitchen thermometer inserted into the salmon reaches 125 degrees F (52 degrees C), 6 to 10 minutes.
- To serve, place unopened packets onto dinner plates accompanied by the lemon wedges. Use kitchen shears to snip open the packets at the dinner table, to release the aroma the moment before eating!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 523 calories, Carbohydrate 11.6 g, Cholesterol 94.2 mg, Fat 39.8 g, Fiber 3.1 g, Protein 31.1 g, SaturatedFat 6.8 g, Sodium 721.6 mg, Sugar 1.9 g
LEMON-TARRAGON SALMON OVER ASPARAGUS
Red onion, lemon, and tarragon come together as a tangy topping for salmon and asparagus. To make this recipe for two, as seen on "The Martha Stewart Show," halve the ingredient quantities.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Ingredients Seafood Recipes Salmon Recipes
Time 25m
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Cut out four 12-by-17-inch pieces of parchment; fold each in half crosswise to form a crease, then open.
- Divide asparagus and radishes evenly among 4 parchment pieces, arranging mixture on 1 side of each crease. Lay 1 salmon fillet on top of each pile. Season each with 1/8 teaspoon salt and some pepper.
- Toss together onion, zest and juice, tarragon, 2 teaspoons oil, and 1/2 teaspoon salt; divide among salmon, spooning over tops. Fold parchment over ingredients; make overlapping pleats to seal.
- Bake on 2 baking sheets (2 packets per sheet) for 11 to 12 minutes for medium-rare or 13 minutes for medium. Unwrap; drizzle fillets with remaining 2 teaspoons oil.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 319 g, Cholesterol 88 g, Fat 16 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 33 g, Sodium 350 g
Tips:
- Select fresh ingredients: The quality of your ingredients will greatly impact the final dish. Choose fresh, firm salmon fillets and tender asparagus spears.
- Use parchment paper: Parchment paper is an essential component of this recipe. It helps to create a moist cooking environment, preventing the salmon from drying out.
- Season the salmon and asparagus: Don't be afraid to season the salmon and asparagus generously. Use a combination of salt, pepper, garlic powder, and any other spices or herbs you enjoy.
- Fold the parchment paper packages tightly: This will help to keep the steam and flavors trapped inside the packages, resulting in perfectly cooked salmon and asparagus.
- Cook the salmon and asparagus until done: The cooking time will depend on the thickness of your salmon fillets. Check the salmon for doneness by gently flaking it with a fork. The asparagus should be tender but still slightly crisp.
Conclusion:
Parchment salmon packages with asparagus is a delicious and healthy meal that is perfect for a weeknight dinner. It is easy to prepare and can be customized to your liking. With its vibrant flavors and tender textures, this dish is sure to become a family favorite. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give parchment salmon packages with asparagus a try.
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