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Parchment Baked Salmon

Parchment Baked Salmon

Cost $12, save $8

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  • 25 Min
  • 2 Servings
  • $12

INGREDIENTS

  • Main

    • 🐟 1 (8 ounce) salmon fillet

  • Seasoning

    • 🧂 Salt and ground black pepper to taste

  • Herbs

    • 🌿 1/4 cup chopped basil leaves

  • Other

    • Olive oil cooking spray
    • 🍋 1 lemon, thinly sliced

STEPS

1

Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and move an oven rack to the lowest position.

2

Place salmon fillet, skin-side down, in the middle of a large piece of parchment paper. Season with salt and black pepper. Cut two 3-inch slits into the fillet with a sharp knife and stuff with chopped basil leaves. Spray the fillet with cooking spray and arrange lemon slices on top.

3

Fold the edges of parchment paper over the fillet several times to seal it into an airtight packet. Place the sealed packet onto a baking sheet.

4

Bake in the preheated oven on the bottom rack until salmon flakes easily and the flesh is pink and opaque with an interior of slightly darker pink color, about 25 minutes. Use an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the fillet to confirm an internal temperature of at least 145°F (65°C).

5

To serve, cut open the parchment paper and remove the lemon slices before plating.

NUTRIENTS

Per 1 serving

🔥

175

Calories

  • 25
    Protein
  • 6
    Carbs
  • 7
    Fats

💡 For extra flavor, you can add additional herbs such as dill or parsley.Make sure the parchment paper is sealed tightly to retain the steam.Use fresh, high-quality salmon for the best results.If you don't have parchment paper, foil can be used as a substitute, though it may affect cooking time slightly.