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How to cook salmon in parchment paper

Paper Salmon

A very easy method to prepare tender and moist fish.
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 4

Ingredients

  • 4 8 ounce salmon fillets
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • parchment paper
  • ¼ cup chopped basil leaves
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 lemons thinly sliced

Method

  1. Place a large baking sheet on bottom rack of oven and heat to 400°F.
  2. Lightly brush all sides of salmon with olive oil, and place in the center of piece of parchment paper.
  3. Season with salt and pepper. Sprinkle with chopped basil and top with lemon slices.
  4. Fold sides of parchment up over salmon to form an envelope, leaving no openings, and secure with a toothpick.
  5. Place packages directly on the hot baking sheet already in the oven and cook for 20 minutes.
  6. Transfer to plates and carefully open packages to release steam before serving.

Cooks Notes

I usually plan 8 ounces of salmon per person.  It can be easier to cook this as one large piece than 4 servings.  Cooking the larger piece also helps keep the fish moist.