Jordan Smith
@smithrisejor
Salmon and Asparagus in Parchment
This delightful Salmon and Asparagus in Parchment recipe is a healthy and flavorful dish that combines tender salmon fillets with small potatoes and fresh asparagus, all baked to perfection in parchment paper. The result is a moist and aromatic meal that is easy to prepare and perfect for any occasion.
Details
- Cuisine:american
- Diet:pescatarian
- Difficulty:medium
- Estimated Cost:N/A
- Ingredients:7
- Views:5
Recipe Information
- Prep time15 min.
- Cook time40 min.
- Total time55 min.
- Servings2
Ingredients
- 1 teaspoon
- 6
- 10
- 2 (8 ounce)
- to taste
- to taste
- 1 teaspoon
Cooking Instructions
Follow our step-by-step guide on how to make Salmon and Asparagus in Parchment.
Step 1
Begin by preheating your oven to a toasty 400°F (200°C).
Step 2
Take two sheets of parchment paper and fold each in half.
Step 3
With a pair of scissors, cut a half-circle from the crease, so when you unfold them, you’ll reveal two charming heart-shaped pieces.
Step 4
Lightly brush both sides of each parchment heart with olive oil to enhance the flavors.
Step 5
In a saucepan, add small potatoes and cover them with salted water.
Step 6
Bring the water to a boil, then lower the heat to medium-low and let the potatoes simmer until they’re tender, which should take about 20 minutes.
Step 7
Once cooked, drain the potatoes.
Step 8
Meanwhile, in another pot of lightly salted water, bring it to a boil and toss in the asparagus.
Step 9
Cook it uncovered until it’s just tender, around 5 minutes.
Step 10
Drain the asparagus and plunge it into ice water to halt the cooking process.
Step 11
After a few minutes, drain it well and set aside.
Step 12
On one side of a parchment heart, layer a salmon fillet, half of the asparagus, and half of the potatoes.
Step 13
Season generously with salt and pepper, then drizzle with extra-virgin olive oil for that extra touch.
Step 14
Fold the other half of the parchment heart over the filling and seal the edges by creating overlapping folds around the perimeter.
Step 15
Make sure the last crease is folded in the opposite direction to secure everything inside.
Step 16
Repeat this delightful process with the second piece of parchment and the remaining ingredients.
Step 17
Place the parchment pouches on a baking sheet and slide them into the preheated oven for 15 minutes.
Step 18
Once baked, let them rest for 5 minutes before carefully cutting open the parchment.
Step 19
The salmon should flake beautifully with a fork, revealing a deliciously tender meal that’s as pleasing to the eye as it is to the palate.
Step 20
Enjoy your culinary creation!.