Parchment Pouch Cilantro Lime Salmon
Bought a nice half filet of salmon on sale yesterday. Did a fridge dig today to decide what needed to be used up before going bad. This concoction was the result. You need parchment paper for this dish (hence the name lol). I had ore-cut pieces so needed to use 2 to fit everything without crowding.
Ingredients
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4 small limes - 2 thinly sliced (about 1/8")
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1 small bunch cilantro
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2 tbs unsalted butter - cold, cut into several thin slices
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1/4 tsp black pepper
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to taste Salt
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red chili powder to taste - optional
Cooking Instructions
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1
Preheat oven to 425°F. Lay a piece of parchment paper on a large baking sheet.
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2
Layer lime slices from first 2 limes in center of parchment paper (save the lime "butts" for later). Place salmon on top of slices (skin side down if using skin-on). Squeeze the juice of the other 2 limes over salmon.
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3
Arrange butter pieces on top of salmon so it gets nicely coated as butter melts. Sprinkle with pepper (and salt and chili powder if desired). Top with lime "butts". Arrange whole cilantro around everything.
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4
Place a second piece of parchment on top. Roll up edges, pressing on rolls as you go to seal. Don't make the pouch too tight on top you want to leave room for steam to circulate.
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5
Place in oven. Bake 20 minutes. Remove from oven. Let rest 5 minutes. Open carefully. Serve with desired sides and additional lime and chopped cilantro if desired. Enjoy!
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