Salmon en Papillote

Couldn’t find a recipe I liked, so I read several recipes to get the general idea of how to construct this, then went at it.

 

Ingredients

• 1 Tbsp. melted butter
• 2 salmon fillets
• 1 large carrot, julienned (can be parboiled, but I like them a bit crunchy)
• 1 medium potato, thinly sliced and parboiled
• 2 garlic cloves
• 2 sprigs fresh fennel
• salt & pepper

 

Directions

1. Take out two pieces of aluminum foil or parchment paper big enough to make a packet to cook the fish and veggies in.
2. Brush melted butter on the foil up to an inch from each edge.  (Don’t use all the butter)
3. Divide the potato evenly between the two packets, brush more melted butter over the potatoes.  Season with salt and pepper.
4. Place a salmon fillet on top of the potatoes in each packet. Brush with more butter.
5. Thinly slice garlic and place on top of fish.  Place fennel sprig (or whatever herb you choose to use) on top of fish.  Season with salt and pepper.
6. Divide carrot between the packets and place on top of fish.  Brush with the rest of the butter.
7. Cook at 400F for about 20 minutes, until cooked through.  (Less if you prefer your salmon medium rare-medium).
8. Let sit 5-10 minutes before eating.

 

You could substitute another fresh herb instead of fennel, but I love the flavor combination of fennel and carrots.  Basil or oregano would probably be delicious as well.