Salmon in Parchment Recipe

Salmon in Parchment Recipe

  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon coarse salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground pepper
  • 3 large carrots, julienned
  • 1/2 head Napa cabbage, shredded
  • 4 (6 ounce) fillets salmon
  1. Preheat oven to 450 degrees F. In a medium bowl, whisk together 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice, 1 teaspoon coarse salt, and 1/4 teaspoon ground pepper. Add 3 large julienned carrots and 1/2 head shredded Napa cabbage; toss to combine.
  2. Set four 15-inch squares of parchment on work surface. Use a slotted spoon to mound carrot mixture on one side of each sheet; reserve liquid in bowl. Roll 4 salmon fillets (1 1/2 pounds total) in reserved liquid. Place a fillet on each pile of vegetables; season with salt and pepper.
  3. Fold parchment over contents; pleat edge to seal, forming a half-moon. Bake on a baking sheet 20 minutes. To serve, cut paper with kitchen scissors to open.