Salmon en Papillote with Mixed Vegetables

Salmon en papillote is a light, flavorful, and also spectacular dish to present. Here is how to prepare it with mixed vegetables:

Ingredients

• 4 salmon steaks (about 200g each)
• 2 zucchinis
• 2 carrots
• 1 red bell pepper
• 1 yellow bell pepper
• 1 small onion
• Juice of 1 lemon
• Extra virgin olive oil
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Aromatic herbs to taste (for example, thyme, rosemary, parsley)
• Parchment paper for the papillote

Preparation

1. Preheat the oven to 200 °C.
2. Wash and slice the zucchini and carrots into not too thin rounds, so that they maintain a certain texture during cooking. Cut the bell peppers into strips and the onion into rings.
3. In a bowl, dress the cut vegetables with oil, salt, pepper, and finely chopped aromatic herbs. Mix well.
4. Cut out four large sheets of parchment paper. On each sheet, arrange a base of mixed vegetables.
5. Place a salmon steak on top of each vegetable base, season with salt and pepper, and drizzle with a bit of lemon juice.
6. Close the papillotes by sealing the edges well to ensure that steam doesn’t escape during cooking.
7. Put the papillotes on a baking sheet and bake in the hot oven for about 20-25 minutes.
8. Once cooked, remove from the oven and let rest for a few minutes before serving. Be careful when opening the papillote because of the hot steam.

Curiosity

Cooking en papillote is a very healthy method as it allows to cook food in its own juice and aromas, keeping the flavors intact. It is also a technique that easily allows for customizing each portion according to personal taste or dietary needs.

If you want to add an Italian touch to this dish, you could sprinkle the salmon with a little oregano or add a drizzle of raw olive oil before serving to enhance the aroma.