Salmon en Papillote

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.

Step 2

Lay out two pieces of 13"x16" pre-cut parchment paper.

Step 3

Arrange a single layer of zucchini slices on each piece of parchment paper, big enough for the fish to sit on (I usually do 8 slices of zucchini each). Sprinkle over the sliced shallots. Drizzle each zucchini parchment serving with 1 tbsp of olive oil, then season with salt and pepper. I do this by eye, but 1/8 tsp of each should be sufficient.

Step 4

Place one salmon piece on each zucchini layer, drizzle with the remaining olive oil, and season with salt and pepper as well. 1/4 tsp of salt for each salmon fillet is a good starting point.

Step 5

Arrange the dill on top of the salmon, and cover with a single layer of fresh lemon slices.

Step 6

Seal the parchment paper well by repeatedly folding the ends over each other, taking care to make sure it is well sealed. You don’t want any steam to escape. See blog post for photos.

Step 7

Bake for 15-20 minutes, depending on the thickness and size of your salmon. I recommend cooking the salmon to medium doneness, at 125F. You can check the salmon by poking the thermometer through the paper, but try not to open the paper up completely.

Step 8

Plate the entire packet on plates, still sealed, then tear open the parchment paper at the table to full savor the aromas. Enjoy!