Salmon en Papillote Recipe

Name: Salmon en Papillote
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 (6 ounce) skinned salmon fillets; 1 cup fresh bite-sized pieces spinach; 12 red pepper, cut in strips; 12 yellow pepper, cut in strips; 12 green pepper, cut in strips; 1 tablespoon shallots or 1 tablespoon onion, peeled and chopped; 4 slices lemons; 2 tablespoons cilantro leaves; ¼ cup pinot noir wine or ¼ cup other red wine; 1 pinch salt

Servings: persons

1
Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).
2
Cut two 18-inch (45-cm) long rectangles of parchment paper.
3
Place a salmon fillet on each parchment paper rectangle.
4
Divide half the spinach leaves, peppers, shallots, lemon slices and cilantro between each package, layering ingredients on top of salmon.
5
Sprinkle 2 T (30 ml) of wine and a little salt over each serving.
6
Gather the corners of the parchment toward the centre and twist tightly to seal each package.
7
Tie off at the top with twine to fasten.
8
Place the packets on a cookie sheet and bake on the centre rack of the oven for 15 minutes.
9
Let stand for 2 to 3 minutes.
10
Serve parchment packages unopened.
11
Slice open at the table to release the aromas.
12
Recipe doubles easily.

397

kcal

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Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 (6 ounce) skinned salmon fillets, 1 cup fresh bite-sized pieces spinach, 12 red pepper, cut in strips, 12 yellow pepper, cut in strips, and more.

Yes, Salmon en Papillote falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Salmon en Papillote

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