Parchment Baked Salmon

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.

2. 2

   Prepare the asparagus by slicing each stalk in half lengthwise.

3. 3

   Set aside.

4. 4

   Cut 4 large squares out of parchment paper.

5. 5

   Fold them in half diagonally.

6. 6

   Take a large spoonful of pesto and spread it on half of the parchment paper.

7. 7

   Take a quarter of the asparagus spears and place them on top of the arugula pesto.

8. 8

   Drizzle the asparagus with 2 teaspoons olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper.

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   Wrap the salmon in two slices of prosciutto.

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    Place the piece of salmon on top of the asparagus, and drizzle the salmon with the remaining teaspoon of oil.

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    Fold the other half of the paper down over the salmon and asparagus spears and pesto.

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    Starting at one end, pinch the paper over itself in small sections until the paper is sealed.

13. 13

    Place the packets on a sheet pan and place in the oven.

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    Bake the fish for 20 minutes or until tender and still a little translucent in the center.

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    The paper will start to get a little golden around the edges.

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    Each person can tear open the paper when served, revealing the salmon, asparagus spears and arugula pesto.

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    Serve with a lemon wedge and enjoy!

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.