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Salmon en Papillote

Tara Noland
This elegant dinner is simple to create and is a sure winner! Your guests are going to love this all-in-one dinner. The packets are a little surprise to see what is inside.
5 from 10 votes
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 18 minutes
Total Time 38 minutes
Course Dinner
Cuisine French
Servings 4 Servings
Calories 648 kcal

Ingredients
 

  • 2 Tbsp. unsalted softened butter
  • 2 Tbsp. capers rinsed and finely chopped
  • 2 Tbsp. curly leaf parsley finely chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves finely chopped
  • 1 large russet potato thinly sliced with a mandolin
  • Salt and pepper
  • 4 shallots thinly sliced
  • 6 oz. baby spinach about 2 cups
  • 4 salmon fillets skinned, wild if possible (ask the butcher to skin them for you)
  • 1-2 lemons thinly sliced

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 400F.
  • Cut four parchment sheets 17″ long. Fold each in half and set aside.
  • Stir together butter, capers, parsley, and garlic in a small bowl. This can be done ahead of time and refrigerated but brought back to room temperature before using.
  • Place two baking sheets in the oven to heat.
  • Divide potato slices between parchment papers on one side of the crease, slightly larger than the salmon fillet. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Top each of the beds of potatoes using one-half of the shallots.
  • Top the shallots with the baby spinach. Then place the salmon fillets on top.
  • Season with salt and pepper, and then divide the rest of the shallots amongst the packets.
  • Top the salmon with a dollop of the butter mixture and place two slices of lemon on top.
  • Fold the parchment paper over, and starting at the top, make small pleats folding inward to seal the packet.
  • Packages can be made an hour or two ahead of time and refrigerated; if so, cook to the 18 min. mark.
  • Carefully transfer packs to hot baking sheets. Bake 15-18 min.
  • Transfer packs to plates and serve immediately.
  • Open the packages at the table. ENJOY!!

Equipment

Mantova Capers In Brine 3.5 Oz. (Pack Of 3)
Mantova Capers In Brine 3.5 Oz. (Pack Of 3)
Nordic Ware Natural Aluminum Commercial Baker's Half Sheet (2 Pack), Silver
Unbleached Parchment Paper Roll 15 in x 210 ft 260 Sq.Ft Paper Baking Paper by Baker’s Signature | Silicone Coated – Will not Soak Through or Burn – Non-Toxic & Comes in Convenient Packaging
Unbleached Parchment Paper Roll 15 in x 210 ft 260 Sq.Ft Paper Baking Paper by Baker’s Signature | Silicone Coated – Will not Soak Through or Burn – Non-Toxic & Comes in Convenient Packaging

Notes

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Nutrition

Serving: 1Calories: 648kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 55gFat: 34gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 22gCholesterol: 158mgSodium: 410mgFiber: 5gSugar: 5g
Nutrition calculation is an estimation only. If you need nutritional calculations for medical reasons, please use a source that you trust.
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