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 World Cuisine Recipes European French
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
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Constance Littlewolf
c_l@gmail.comOverall, this recipe was a bit disappointing. I would not recommend it to others.
Isaac Parkes
isaac_parkes87@hotmail.comThis recipe was a bit too complicated for my cooking skills. I would use a simpler recipe next time.
Kings Brown
b@hotmail.comThis recipe was a bit too time-consuming for my busy schedule. I would use a quicker recipe next time.
Shaharyar Serwar
serwar90@aol.comThis recipe was a bit too expensive for my budget. I would use less expensive ingredients next time.
Namwirya Betty
b-namwirya1@gmail.comThe lemon flavor was a bit overpowering. I would use less lemon next time.
Jawad Rizwan
j.r23@gmail.comThis recipe was a bit too salty for my taste. I would use less salt next time.
Adnan Baloch
baloch-a41@aol.comThe asparagus was a bit tough. I would blanch it before cooking it next time.
Amena munni
munni_amena13@hotmail.co.ukThe salmon was a bit overcooked for my liking. I would cook it for less time next time.
Khuliso Ramphai
k@aol.comThis recipe was a bit bland for my taste. I would add more herbs and spices next time.
Pelonomi Ntsopi
pntsopi@yahoo.comFollowed the recipe and the fish and asparagus came out so tender and flavorful! Loved the lemon-herb butter sauce too. Definitely a 5-star recipe!
Aj Nonya
a.n@hotmail.comThe parchment paper made cleanup a breeze! And the salmon was cooked to perfection. Will definitely use this recipe again!
Murtessa Alemu
alemu_murtessa@gmail.comThis recipe was easy to follow and the salmon and asparagus turned out great. I used a variety of herbs from my garden and the flavor was amazing. Will definitely make this again!
Iranian defence
d@hotmail.comThis recipe was a hit with my family! The salmon was flaky and cooked perfectly. The asparagus was tender and flavorful. The lemon and herbs added a nice brightness to the dish. I will definitely be making this again.
Niber Bi
niber-bi65@gmail.comThis recipe is a great way to cook salmon and asparagus. The fish is cooked perfectly and the asparagus is tender and flavorful. The lemon and herbs add a nice brightness to the dish. I will definitely be making this again.
Oky Me
o@gmail.comFollowed the recipe and the fish and asparagus came out so tender and flavorful! Loved the lemon-herb butter sauce too. Definitely a 5-star recipe!
Arbaz King
king-a48@yahoo.comThe parchment paper made cleanup a breeze! And the salmon was cooked to perfection. Will definitely use this recipe again!
sohag seen
s_s55@aol.comThis recipe was easy to follow and the salmon and asparagus turned out great. I used a variety of herbs from my garden and the flavor was amazing. Will definitely make this again!
Mehmet Turkel
t.m25@gmail.comI'm not a big fan of salmon, but this recipe changed my mind. The salmon was flaky and moist, and the asparagus was perfectly cooked. The lemon and herbs added a nice flavor to the dish. I will definitely be making this again.
Rajayz Balal
balal_r@gmail.comThis parchment salmon recipe is a keeper! The salmon was cooked perfectly and the asparagus was tender and flavorful. The lemon and herbs added a nice brightness to the dish. I will definitely be making this again.