Mediterranean Salmon Cooked In Parchment Recipes

MEDITERRANEAN SALMON COOKED IN PARCHMENT

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
• Cut 4 sheets parchment paper each measuring 12 by 16 inches. Working with 1 sheet at a time, lay 1/4 of the fennel in the center; season with salt and pepper. Place 1 salmon fillet on top; drizzle with olive oil and season well with salt and pepper. Top fish with 1 piece of lemon, 1 piece of orange, and sprinkle with 1/4 of the fronds.
• Hold long ends of paper together. Make a 1/2-inch fold and crease. Continue making 1/2-inch folds in the same direction until you reach the surface of the salmon. Make a 1-inch fold on each end of the 2 short ends and crease; fold short ends under fish and place on a baking sheet. Repeat process until all parchment has been filled. Bake until fish is just cooked through, 15 to 18 minutes.
• Transfer packet to a plate and carefully cut open parchment. Serve salmon immediately in parchment packet sprinkled with parsley, if desired.

SALMON IN PARCHMENT

Steps:

• 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.

PARCHMENT BAKED SALMON

Steps:

• Place an oven rack in the lowest position in oven and preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
• Place salmon fillet with skin side down in the middle of a large piece of parchment paper; season with salt and black pepper. Cut 2 3-inch slits into the fish with a sharp knife. Stuff chopped basil leaves into the slits. Spray fillet with cooking spray and arrange lemon slices on top.
• Fold edges of parchment paper over the fish several times to seal into an airtight packet. Place sealed packet onto a baking sheet.
• Bake fish on the bottom rack of oven until salmon flakes easily and meat is pink and opaque with an interior of slightly darker pink color, about 25 minutes. An instant-read meat thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the fillet should read at least 145 degrees F (65 degrees C). To serve, cut the parchment paper open and remove lemon slices before plating fish.

MEDITERRANEAN SALMON

Steps:

• Mix together the olive oil and balsamic vinegar in a small bowl. Arrange the salmon fillets in a shallow baking dish. Rub garlic onto the fillets, then pour the vinegar and oil over them, turning once to coat. Season with cilantro, basil, and garlic salt. Set aside to marinate for 10 minutes.
• Preheat your oven's broiler.
• Place the salmon about 6 inches from the heat source, and broil for 15 minutes, turning once, or until browned on both sides and easily flaked with a fork. Brush occasionally with the sauce from the pan.