Parchment Salmon Packages with Asparagus Recipe
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Parchment Salmon Packages with Asparagus

By: Lizzie Mac 
"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."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.5 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (19)

Prep Time:
15 Min
Cook Time:
8 Min
Ready In:
23 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 2 packets
 

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons whole grain Dijon mustard
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh tarragon
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic
  • 1/2 teaspoon soy sauce
  • Hot pepper sauce to taste
  • Salt and white pepper to taste
  • 2 (5 ounce) wild salmon fillets
  • 8 slender asparagus spears, trimmed
  • 1 teaspoon vegetable oil
  • 4 lemon wedges for garnish

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. 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.
  6. 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!

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 523 | Total Fat: 39.8g | Cholesterol: 94mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 30, 2007 by Pearlie   view full review
I love salmon and am always looking for a new way to make it. My daughter & I made this...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 15, 2011 by HLyn76   view full review
I loved the concept of this recipe. I made the sauce as directed. Before putting it on the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 2, 2010 by cthomasgirl   view full review
This recipe was one that I used for a dinner party a few months ago and it was a huge hit. ...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on May 21, 2007 by donut1130   view full review
This was very good. I'm not normally a fan of fish, but the flavor of this dish was great. I...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 7, 2011 by Gitano Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
Excellent way to cook salmon (or any type of fish really) as it stays moist from being steamed...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 28, 2011 by darthotto   view full review
This was really good. Altho I will not put asparagus in it next time. It tasted fine but it...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 24, 2010 by lizza   view full review
Absolutely excellent and very easy to make. Thank you so much for this recipe. Husband loved...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 6, 2009 by Craig   view full review
Fresh herbs and asparagus made this salmon dish healthy and delicious. We used frozen salmon...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 6, 2007 by Beth F.   view full review
This turned out well! Only issue was the mayo, the taste of it seemed somewhat off with...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 21, 2010 by miss moo   view full review
nice for a change....could give or take the asparagus

 

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