Description
This Lemon Herb Salmon & Asparagus Papillote is a vibrant, healthy dish bursting with flavor, ready in just 30 minutes to impress family and friends.
Ingredients
Scale
- Key Ingredients:
- 2 Salmon Fillets (about 6 oz each)
- 1 bunch Fresh Asparagus
- 1 Lemon (juiced)
- 2 tbsp Fresh Dill (chopped)
- 2 tbsp Fresh Parsley (chopped)
- 2 tbsp Olive Oil
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Instructions for Preparation:
- 1. Preheat Your Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- 2. Prepare Your Papillote: Cut two pieces of parchment paper (12 inches long) and lay them flat.
- 3. Assemble the Ingredients: Place a bundle of asparagus in the center of each piece of parchment paper. Lay a salmon fillet on top of the asparagus.
- 4. Add Flavor: Drizzle olive oil over each salmon fillet. Squeeze lemon juice generously, then sprinkle chopped dill and parsley on top. Season with salt and pepper.
- 5. Seal It Up: Fold the parchment over to create an envelope and crimp the edges tightly.
- 6. Bake: Place packets on a baking sheet and bake for about 15-20 minutes until salmon flakes easily with a fork.
- 7. Serve: Carefully open packets away from your face to avoid steam burns, and enjoy with crusty bread or fluffy rice.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 packet (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 365
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 90mg