Parchment Baked Salmon
Parchment Baked Salmon features tender fillets infused with fresh basil and bright lemon, sealed to lock in moisture and aroma. Each bite is delicate, lightly seasoned, and citrusy, perfect for a relaxed weeknight dinner or an elegant but unfussy meal for two. The packet method keeps the fish succulent with minimal cleanup.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook25 mins
- Serves2
- DifficultyEasy
- 1
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Position an oven rack on the lowest level.
- 2
Set the salmon fillet, skin-side down, in the center of a large sheet of parchment paper; season with salt and black pepper. Using a sharp knife, make two 3-inch slits in the fillet. Tuck the chopped basil leaves into the slits. Spray the fillet with cooking spray and lay the lemon slices on top.
- 3
Fold the parchment paper edges over the fillet several times to seal it into an airtight packet. Set the sealed packet on a baking sheet.
- 4
Bake in the preheated oven on the bottom rack until the salmon flakes easily and the flesh is pink and opaque with a slightly darker pink center, about 25 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the fillet should register at least 145 degrees F (65 degrees C). To serve, cut open the parchment paper and remove the lemon slices before plating.
- Calories 912.75 kcal High
- Protein 25.53 g Good Source
- Carbs 5.06 g Moderate
- Total Fat 91.93 g High
- Saturated Fat 13.4 g High
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 61.24 mg High
- Sodium 93.27 mg Low Source
- Fiber 1.98 g Low Source
- Sugar 1.93 g Low Source
- Added Sugar 0.0 g Low Source
- Calcium 39.47 mg Low Source
- Iron 0.67 mg Low Source
- Potassium 503.71 mg Moderate
- Vitamin A 32.29 mcg_rae Low Source
- Vitamin C 23.84 mg Good Source
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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