Salmon in Parchment

By ClaudiaJan

Ingredients

• 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 salmon fillets (1 1/2 pounds)

Details

Servings 4
Preparation time 20mins
Cooking time 40mins
Adapted from marthastewart.com

Preparation

Step 1

Directions

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.

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.

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.