Salmon and Vegetables in Parchment Paper (Easy Oven Baked Recipe)
Some recipes are simple but feel special every time you make them. This salmon and vegetables in parchment paper is one of those meals. Fresh vegetables, juicy salmon, garlic, herbs, olive oil, and lemon come together in a small parchment packet that cooks everything gently in the oven.As the salmon bakes, the parchment traps all the flavors inside. The vegetables become tender, the salmon stays incredibly moist, and the light lemon aroma makes the whole dish taste fresh and vibrant.
Ingredients
- 4 whole salmon fillets about 150–180 g each
- 1 cup broccoli florets
- 1 cup cauliflower florets
- 1 red bell pepper cut into chunks
- 1 cup mushrooms sliced
- 1 small red onion sliced
- 3 - 4 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 garlic clove finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon dried herbs oregano, thyme, or Italian seasoning
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- 1 lemon sliced
- 2 large sheets parchment paper
Instructions
Preheat the oven
- Preheat the oven to 190°C (375°F) and prepare a baking tray.
Prepare the marinade
- In a small bowl, mix the chopped garlic, olive oil, paprika, dried herbs, salt, and black pepper.
Prepare the vegetables
- Cut the broccoli, cauliflower, bell pepper, mushrooms, and red onion into medium pieces.
Prepare the parchment packets
- Place the vegetables in the center of each sheet of parchment paper and drizzle lightly with olive oil. Season with salt and pepper.
Add the salmon
- Place two salmon fillets on top of the vegetables in each packet. Brush the salmon with the prepared garlic marinade and place lemon slices on top.
Seal the packets
- Fold the parchment paper over the salmon and vegetables and seal the edges tightly to form packets.
Bake
- Place the packets on the baking tray and bake for about 30 minutes, until the salmon is tender and flakes easily with a fork.
Serve
- Carefully open the packets and serve the salmon and vegetables warm, directly from the parchment or on plates.
Notes
Estimated Nutrition (per serving)
Calories: ~420 kcalProtein: ~34 g
Fat: ~27 g
Carbohydrates: ~9 g
Fiber: ~3 g
Sugar: ~3 g
*Nutrition info is a rough estimate based on the ingredients. Note that values may vary from case to case.
*As with all recipes, there is a number of ways you can get things done. If you believe that some of the instructions can be improved, or have a good alternative solution, feel free to leave a comment.
