Description
Honey Garlic Salmon En Papillote is a wholesome, elegant dish featuring salmon fillets glazed with a sweet-savory sauce and baked in parchment over asparagus and garlic. It’s simple to prepare, nutrient-rich, and perfect for a light, flavorful meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 salmon fillets (6 oz each), skinless
- 1 bunch fresh asparagus, trimmed
- 6 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Parchment paper sheets for wrapping
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cut parchment paper into large sheets and place a bed of trimmed asparagus in the center of each. Top with garlic slices.
- Lay a salmon fillet over each bed of vegetables.
- In a small bowl, whisk together honey, soy sauce, olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper.
- Brush the glaze generously over the salmon fillets.
- Fold the parchment paper into tight packets by bringing the edges together and twisting the ends to seal.
- Place the packets on a baking tray and bake for 15–18 minutes, or until the salmon is flaky and tender.
- Carefully open the packets, plate, and serve hot.
Notes
- Use foil instead of parchment if preferred, adjusting cooking time slightly.
- Add lemon slices inside the packet for extra brightness.
- Serve with quinoa, wild rice, or roasted potatoes.
- Can substitute green beans or zucchini for asparagus.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Modern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 packet
- Calories: 310 kcal
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 520 mg
- Fat: 16 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 13 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg
