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Paper Salmon

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"A tasty and clean way to bake salmon! Serve in paper with buttered new potatoes. Yummy!" — Karen

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2 (5 ounce) salmon fillets or steaks
2 tablespoons frozen green peas
2 cloves garlic, crushed

2 dashes lemon juice
1 tablespoon olive oil

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Directions

Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
Place each piece of salmon on a large (12 inch) circle of parchment paper so that they are 1 inch from the center. Cover each with a spoonful of peas, a clove of crushed garlic, a squeeze of lemon juice and a drizzle of olive oil. Fold the paper over into a packet and seal the edges by crimping and folding like a pasty. Place on a baking sheet.
Bake for 15 minutes in the preheated oven, or until fish is able to flake with a fork. To serve, place the packets onto serving plates and cut open the center in the shape of a cross.

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PREP 10 mins
COOK 15 mins
READY IN 25 mins

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The basics of this recipe are good--it's just needs a touch more. I watched my French chef sister-in-law make fish in paper pillows and here's what she layered: 1.chopped leeks (I've also used green onion);2.sliced carrots; 3.fish fillet; 4. salt and pepper; 5. herbs--thyme is best; rosemary is wonderful; (I use fresh basil from the garden if possible.) 6. diced tomato; 7. Olive oil drizzled over. Bake in hot oven--550 til liquid is boiling, then reduce heat and bake 20 minutes. 5 minutes before serving, drizzle one tablespoon of whipping cream over fish (only if creme fraiche is not in house.) Most importantly, Marie says "if the fish is good, the dish is good."

—lucyimhome

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Most Helpful Critical Review

Feb 19, 2008

I love salmon, and this is not a bad way to make it. I did make a few changes. I increased the garlic to 1 1/2 teaspoons jarred minced garlic. I also used a liberal amount of lemon juice, and a liberal amount of extra virgin olive oil. I also had trouble making the paper stay folded, so I used a staple in the two top corners. Otherwise, very easy and tasty. It wasn't my favorite way to prepare salmon, but I will definitely make this recipe again.

—Marybeth

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Feb 20, 2008

This recipe was very good. The salmon came out very moist. The only changes I made to the recipe were that I added a sprinkle of salt to each fillet, and in addition to parchment paper, I wrapped a second layer of tinfoil around the first packet to make sure if the parchment didn't open up. 15 minutes was long enough for me, unlike some of the others, however I did use small fillets. I served with hollaindaise sauce. Will be making this again.

—jolynh87

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Jan 26, 2007

This was a good recipe. It could use some more lemon juice. The flavor was very light, but salmon dishes usually are a bit bland. I used butter instead of oil and string beans instead of peas.

—laura08

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May 27, 2006

This such an easy way to cook salmon you cant go wrong.

—Christina G

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Nov 03, 2010

Don't laugh - I'm a horrible cook who decided to learn how. This recipe was fantastic!! Finally after 40 years, it went right. Husband (who does not like garlic) and I (who doesn't care for salmon) both agreed this was the best thing served on our table in a long time! Thanks for sharing!

—jmjjacobs

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May 21, 2010

Very good!!!! I baked for an additional 5 minutes and it came out perfect!!! My side dishes were wild rice and steamed carrots w/peas. Such a wonderfully easy and quick dish that satisfies!

—Rochelle Lugo

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Dec 08, 2010

I used butter instead of oil, added a bit more lemon juice and used fresh asparagus spears instead of peas. This recipe is an easy, no muss, no fuss meal after a 12 hour work day!

—Robbie

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Nutrition

Calories
333 kcal
17%

Carbohydrates
2.7 g
< 1%

Cholesterol
84 mg
28%

Fat
22.2 g
34%

Fiber
0.5 g
2%

Protein
29 g
58%

Sodium
95 mg
4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutritional Information

Paper Salmon

Serving Size: 1/2 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 2
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 333
Calories from Fat: 200

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 22.2g 34 %
Saturated Fat 4g 20 %
Cholesterol 84mg 28 %
Sodium 95mg 4 %
Potassium 546mg 15 %
Total Carbohydrates 2.7g < 1 %
Dietary Fiber 0.5g 2 %
Protein 29g 58 %
Sugars 0.7g
Vitamin A 5 %
Vitamin C 17 %
Calcium 3 %
Iron 7 %
Thiamin 51 %
Niacin 125 %
Vitamin B6 60 %
Magnesium 15 %
Folate 24 %

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.