SALMON EN PAPILLOTE WITH LEMON & BASIL
SIMPLE SALMON that looks like it took work.
This simple salmon en papillote is all about letting a few fresh ingredients do the heavy lifting. Salmon fillets are gently steamed in parchment with fresh basil, bright lemon, and a drizzle of olive oil, creating a dish that’s tender, aromatic, and quietly impressive.
The parchment seals in moisture and flavor, meaning the salmon cooks perfectly without fuss … there’s no flipping, no splatter, no babysitting. It’s the kind of recipe that feels special enough for a dinner party but simple enough for a weeknight, especially when you want something clean, vibrant, and unfailingly good.
If you love this method, be sure to try my Simple Cod En Papillote with Lemon, Thyme, and Olive Oil , it’s the same technique, a slightly different mood, and just as effortless.
SALMON EN PAPILLOTE WITH LEMON & BASIL
This simple salmon en papillote is all about fresh flavors and barely-there prep.
Ingredients
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400º.
- Fold each sheet of parchment in half, then reopen it so you have a center crease to guide your folding.
- Place two salmon fillets just off-center on each parchment sheet. Season both sides of the fillets with sea salt and black pepper.
- Layer lemon slices over the top of each piece of salmon.
- Layer on 4 basil leaves on each piece of salmon.
- Fold the parchment over the fish and crimp the edges to seal the packet completely in a delicate half-moon shaped envelope.
- Set the packets on a baking sheet and bake for 15 minutes, until puffed and aromatic. The fish should be tender and flake easily.
- Serve in the parchment for its beauty.
