Entrée: France – Saumon en Papillote (Salmon in Parchment)

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Saumon en Papillote (Salmon in Parchment) recipe
Serving Size: 4
Approximate Time
Prep 7 min
Cook 15 min
Total 22 min

Ingredients

U.S. measurements first, metric equivalents in parentheses. Conversions are approximate; oz means weight ounces, not fluid ounces.

4 salmon fillets (6 oz (170 g) each)
2 tomatoes, thinly sliced
1 / 3 cup (80 ml) fresh parsley, chopped
2 tbsp (30 ml) olive oil
4 lemon slices
Salt and pepper to taste
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4 salmon fillets (6 oz / 170 g each)
2 tomatoes, thinly sliced
1 / 3 cup (80 ml) fresh parsley, chopped
2 tbsp (30 ml) olive oil
4 lemon slices
Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Cut 4 large parchment sheets.
2. Place a salmon fillet in the center of each sheet, season with salt and pepper.
3. Top each fillet with tomato slices, a sprinkle of chopped parsley, a drizzle of olive oil and a lemon slice.
4. Fold parchment to seal tightly into packets and place on a baking sheet.
5. Bake 12–15 minutes until salmon is cooked through; open packets carefully and serve.
Estimated Nutritional Information*

Per serving | Servings: 4

Calories: 428 kcal
Carbohydrates: 3.4 g
Protein: 35.5 g
Fat: 29.7 g
Saturated fat: 6.1 g
Cholesterol: 94 mg
Fiber: 1.1 g
Sugar: 1.8 g
Sodium: 106 mg
Potassium: 800 mg
Calcium: 30 mg
Iron: 1.13 mg
Vitamin A: 146 µg RAE
Vitamin C: 25.4 mg
Vitamin D: 18.7 µg

Generated: 2026-11-05T19:37:02+00:00

*Values are estimates based on USDA data and mathematical calculations. Actual values may vary. Where data are unavailable, those contributions are excluded. Calories, Carbohydrates, Protein, Fat, Saturated fat, Cholesterol, Fiber, Sugar, Sodium, Potassium, Calcium, Iron, Vitamin A, Vitamin C and Vitamin D are known subtotals. Missing contributions are unknown, not zero.

Recipe Metadata
Recipe ID
2161
Country
France
Region
Provence
URL
https://kitchen2mytable.com/view_recipe_data.php?id=2161

Important Cooking Safety Notice

Please ensure all proteins are cooked to a safe internal temperature:

  • Chicken & Poultry: 165°F (74°C)
  • Ground Meats (Beef, Pork, Lamb): 160°F (71°C)
  • Whole Cuts of Pork, Beef, Veal, Lamb: 145°F (63°C) plus a 3-minute rest
  • Fish & Shellfish: 145°F (63°C)

Always use a food thermometer to verify doneness. Stay safe and enjoy cooking!