Salmon Fillet En Papillote - Alton Brown Recipe

Name: Salmon Fillet En Papillote - Alton Brown
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/3 cup julienned fennel bulb; 1/3 cup julienned leek, white part only; 1/3 cup julienned carrot; 1/3 cup julienned snow peas; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/8 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper; 1/8 teaspoon whole coriander seed, ground fine; 1 (8 ounce) salmon fillets, pin bones removed; 1 orange, cut into wedges with white pithy membrane removed; 1 tablespoon dry vermouth

Servings: persons

1
Take a 15 by 36-inch piece of parchment paper and fold in 1/2 like a book. Draw a large 1/2 heart on paper with fold of paper being the center of the heart. Cut out heart and open.
2
Lay fennel, leeks, carrots, and snow peas on parchment in center to 1 side of fold.
3
Mix together salt, pepper, and ground coriander. Sprinkle vegetables with 1/2 of salt, pepper, and coriander.
4
Lay salmon on top of vegetables and season with remaining salt, pepper and coriander.
5
Top with the orange wedges and sprinkle with vermouth. Fold other side of heart over fish and starting at top of heart shape, fold up both edges of parchment, overlapping folds as you move along. Once you reach the end tip, twist several times to secure tightly.
6
Place on microwave safe plate and cook for 4 minutes, on high in microwave, or until fish reaches 131 degrees. Open parchment carefully and serve for a complete meal.

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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: 1/3 cup julienned fennel bulb, 1/3 cup julienned leek, white part only, 1/3 cup julienned carrot, 1/3 cup julienned snow peas, and more.

Yes, Salmon Fillet En Papillote - Alton Brown 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 Fillet En Papillote - Alton Brown

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Variations & substitutions

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