**Salmon and Vegetables en Papillote: A Culinary Symphony of Flavors Enclosed in a Parchment Parcel**
Embark on a culinary adventure with Salmon and Vegetables en Papillote, a tantalizing dish where delicate salmon and an array of vibrant vegetables are enveloped in a parchment parcel, creating a symphony of flavors and aromas. This French cooking technique, also known as "en papillote," seals the ingredients in a parchment paper packet, allowing them to steam and mingle their flavors, resulting in a tender, succulent salmon and perfectly cooked vegetables. Discover how to craft this elegant dish with two variations: a classic recipe featuring delectable salmon fillets, an assortment of colorful vegetables, and a fragrant herb butter, and a vegan version bursting with savory roasted vegetables, complemented by a tangy lemon-tahini sauce. Prepare to indulge in a culinary masterpiece that showcases the beauty of simple, fresh ingredients and the magic of parchment paper cooking.
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.
SALMON AND VEGETABLES EN PAPILLOTE
Steps:
- To prepare the vegetables: Preheat the oven to 350°F.
- Place 4 sheets of parchment paper on a work surface. Trim the cauliflower and broccoli florets from the stems, discarding the stems, and divide the florets among the parchment sheets.
- Peel the carrot and cut into 1/16-to 1/8-inch-thick round slices. Place some of the carrots on each parchment sheet. Cut the ends off the green beans and cut each bean into 3 or 4 pieces. Arrange some of the beans on each parchment sheet and top with 1 teaspoon of butter. Place 2 thyme sprigs and 1 teaspoon of water on each parchment sheet. Season with salt and pepper. Bring the sides of the parchment to the middle and fold over three times, about 1/2 inch each time. Fold the ends of the parchment and tuck them under the package to loosely enclose the vegetables. Place the vegetable packets on an ungreased baking sheet and bake for 25 minutes.
- Meanwhile, prepare the salmon: Lay 4 sheets of parchment paper on a work surface and place 1 salmon fillet in the center of each sheet. Cut 2 of the lemons in half, remove the seeds, and squeeze the juice from 1 lemon half on each salmon fillet. Season with salt and pepper and top each fillet with 2 thyme sprigs. Bring the sides of the parchment to the middle and fold over three times, about 1/2 inch each time. Fold the ends of the parchment and tuck them under the package, loosely enclosing the salmon. Add the salmon packets to the baking sheet and bake them for 10 minutes. (If your pieces of salmon are thicker than 3/4 inch, you will need to cook them up to 5 minutes longer.)
- Cut the remaining lemon into 8 wedges.
- Remove the salmon and vegetables from the parchment and arrange them on plates with the lemon wedges.
SALMON FILLET EN PAPILLOTE WITH JULIENNE VEGETABLE
Steps:
- Take a 15 by 36-inch piece of parchment paper and fold in 1/2 like a book. Draw a large 1/2 heart on paper with fold of paper being the center of the heart. Cut out heart and open. Lay fennel, leeks, carrots, and snow peas on parchment in center to 1 side of fold. Mix together salt, pepper, and ground coriander. Sprinkle vegetables with 1/2 of salt, pepper, and coriander. Lay salmon on top of vegetables and season with remaining salt, pepper and coriander. Top with the orange wedges and sprinkle with vermouth. Fold other side of heart over fish and starting at top of heart shape, fold up both edges of parchment, overlapping folds as you move along. Once you reach the end tip, twist several times to secure tightly. Place on microwave safe plate and cook for 4 minutes, on high in microwave, or until fish reaches 131 degrees. Open parchment carefully and serve for a complete meal.
SALMON AND VEGETABLES EN PAPILLOTE
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Cut out 4 heart shapes from parchment or foil, each 14 inches wide by 9 inches long. Lightly butter foil, if using. Place seasoned salmon on 1 side of parchment or foil. Heat medium skillet on medium high heat. Add butter and melt. Add mushrooms and saute until slightly golden. Add shallots, salt and pepper. Cook 2 minutes. Add chayote and wine. Cook until almost dry. Add epasote and lemon juice. Cool. Divide mixture between salmon fillets, mounding slightly. Fold second half of parchment over salmon, enclosing completely. Fold edges over to secure tightly.
- Place parchment packages on baking sheet. Bake until packets are puffed and salmon is cooked through, about 10 minutes.
GINGER & SOY SALMON EN PAPILLOTE
Steaming the salmon in a parcel, in its own marinade, with the spiralized veg, ensures the fish is juicy and full of flavour. Serve with Jasmine or basmati rice
Provided by Sophie Godwin - Cookery writer
Categories Dinner, Main course
Time 40m
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Heat oven to 180C/160C fan/gas 4. Before you prep the veg mix together the soy, vinegar, ginger, garlic and some black pepper in a bowl. Add the salmon fillets, cover and leave to marinate for 10 mins at room temperature or up to 2 hrs in the fridge.
- Tear two large sheets of baking parchment, big enough to encase the fish and vegetables in and put onto a baking tray.
- Divide the vegetables between the centre of the paper and top each with a marinated salmon fillet and the sliced chilli. Bring the sides of the parchment up over the salmon and pour half of the remaining marinade over each fillet then scrunch the paper tightly together to seal the fish in a parcel.
- Roast for 20-25 mins, until the salmon is just cooked through and flakes into large pieces. Serve the fish in the parcel with some rice, if you like.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 391 calories, Fat 21 grams fat, SaturatedFat 4 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 9 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 8 grams sugar, Fiber 4 grams fiber, Protein 39 grams protein, Sodium 1.6 milligram of sodium
SALMON AND VEGETABLES EN PAPILLOTE
This method of cooking fish is so easy and the children love it, especially when they have their own little fish parcels. The steaming process traps all the goodness and flavour of the fish - what could be better?
Provided by English_Rose
Categories Potato
Time 55m
Yield 2 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- For the salmon en papillote:
- Preheat the oven to 375°F
- Cut 2 pieces of greaseproof paper, measuring about 9in square. Drizzle with olive oil.
- Sprinkle over the garlic, chili and shallot and arrange the vegetables and salmon fillets on top. Season with salt and pepper. Wrap up the paper to form parcels, folding the edges to seal. Place on a baking sheet and bake for 10-15 minutes. Meanwhile cook the potatoes.
- For the crushed new potatoes:
- Boil the potatoes until they are just cooked (but not soft). Mash roughly with the back of a fork and place on a lightly oiled baking tray. Sprinkle with the crushed fennel seeds.
- Turn up the oven to its highest setting and roast the potatoes until crisp and golden. Sprinkle with dill and serve with the parcels of salmon.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 1378.8, Fat 31.2, SaturatedFat 5, Cholesterol 146.3, Sodium 499.1, Carbohydrate 189.4, Fiber 26.5, Sugar 10.7, Protein 88
Tips:
- Mise en place: Before you start cooking, make sure you have all the ingredients and tools you need. This will help you stay organized and avoid any scrambling during the cooking process.
- Choose fresh, high-quality ingredients: The quality of your ingredients will greatly impact the flavor of your dish. Opt for fresh vegetables that are in season and salmon that is wild-caught or sustainably farmed.
- Season your vegetables well: Don't be afraid to use plenty of herbs, spices, and seasonings to flavor your vegetables. This will help them taste their best.
- Don't overcrowd the parchment paper: When you're placing the salmon and vegetables on the parchment paper, make sure you don't overcrowd it. This will help the food cook evenly.
- Seal the parchment paper packets tightly: To ensure that the salmon and vegetables steam properly, you need to seal the parchment paper packets tightly. You can do this by folding the edges of the paper over several times.
- Cook the packets according to the recipe: The cooking time for the salmon and vegetables will vary depending on the recipe you're using. Be sure to follow the recipe's instructions carefully to ensure that the food is cooked through.
Conclusion:
Salmon and vegetables en papillote is a healthy, flavorful, and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. By following these tips, you can create a delicious and impressive dish that your family and friends will love.
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