Succulent Salmon in Parchment


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Nutritional Info
  • Servings Per Recipe: 4
  • Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 449.0
  • Total Fat: 18.1 g
  • Cholesterol: 166.2 mg
  • Sodium: 517.3 mg
  • Total Carbs: 5.0 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 1.4 g
  • Protein: 63.9 g

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Introduction

Hands-down, the only way to make delectable, juicy and intensely flavorful salmon. Eating healthy without letting your tastebuds down. First time I tried this, I was hooked. Super easy to prepare and I use it as a quick dinner recipe for my family of four. Hands-down, the only way to make delectable, juicy and intensely flavorful salmon. Eating healthy without letting your tastebuds down. First time I tried this, I was hooked. Super easy to prepare and I use it as a quick dinner recipe for my family of four.
Number of Servings: 4

Ingredients

    2 slices onion, 1/4 inch thick, halved
    1 large carrot, cut crosswise into 4 sections, then quarter each section lengthwise into 4 sticks
    1/2 tsp Kosher (or other coarse) salt
    1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
    Four 4-ounce boneless and skinless salmon fillets, 1/2 inch thick
    2 tbsp Extra-virgin olive oil
    2 thin slices of lemon, halved
    2 thin slices of navel orange, halved
    4 sprigs flat-leaf parsley, for garnish (optional)

Directions

Serves 4

1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
2. Cut 4 sheets of parchment paper (12x16 inches).
3. Take one sheet of paper. In a 4 inch long section down the center, break apart and spread one of the onion quarters.
4. On top of onion, spread 4 sticks of carrots.
5. Place 1 salmon fillet on top.
6. Drizzle with 1/2 tbsp olive oil.
7. Season with salt and pepper.
8. Top fillets with 1 lemon piece and 1 orange piece.
9. Bring the two edges of paper on either side of the fillet together. Along the top edge, make a 1/2 inch fold. Continue folding down until you reach the top of the salmon. Then, close the ends of paper by making two 1/2 inch folds and tucking it snugly under the fish.
10. Place on a baking sheet. Repeat these steps until all four parchments have been filled.
11. Bake 15 to 18 minutes.
12. Carefully place hot packet on a plate, carefully slice open parchment, and serve immediately in the parchment packet.

Number of Servings: 4

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user INDOBLONDE.

Member Ratings For This Recipe


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    Incredible!
    3 of 3 people found this review helpful
    This was AMAZING!! I cut it in half for hubby and I for dinner and we both loved it. Thank you! - 3/14/09


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    yummy yummy for my families tummy ~ lol - 2/21/11