Salmon in Parchment

By katecar

Because parchment paper traps in steam during cooking, the fish stays moist without the addition of oil or butter.

Prep: 20 minutes
Total: 40 minutes

Ingredients

• 2 Tsb fresh lemon juice
• 1 tsp coarse salt
• 1/4 tsp pepper
• 3 large carrots, julienned
• 1/2 head shredded cabbage
• 4 salmon fillets
• 1 1/2 pounds

Details

Servings 4

Preparation

Step 1

1.Preheat oven to 450 degrees. 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.