Description
Mediterranean salmon nestled in parchment paper brings Mediterranean flavors to your dinner table with elegant simplicity. Fresh ingredients combine effortlessly to create a delightful meal you can savor with minimal cleanup and maximum taste.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 (2 lbs/907 g) salmon fillet
- ⅓ cup (79 ml) pesto sauce
- ½ cup (118 ml) artichoke hearts
- ¼ cup (59 ml) sun-dried tomatoes, drained
- ¼ cup (59 ml) kalamata olives, pitted and chopped
- 3 sprigs fresh dill, chopped
- 1 tbsp (15 ml) dried dill
- ¼ cup (59 ml) capers
- ¼ tsp (1.25 g) sea salt
- 1 tsp (5 g) paprika
- 1 tsp (5 g) ground ginger
Instructions
- Preparation: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and arrange a spacious parchment paper sheet on a standard baking tray, creating a foundation for the Mediterranean salmon.
- Seasoning: Center the salmon fillet and lavishly coat with sea salt, paprika, ground ginger, and dried dill, infusing the fish with a robust flavor profile that captures the essence of Mediterranean cuisine.
- Ingredient Distribution: Artfully scatter kalamata olives, sun-dried tomatoes, artichoke hearts, capers, and fresh dill across the salmon’s surface, ensuring a harmonious blend of textures and tastes that will tantalize the palate.
- Flavor Enhancement: Drizzle the fillet with vibrant pesto sauce, allowing the herbaceous condiment to weave through the ingredients and elevate the dish’s overall complexity.
- Packet Creation: Meticulously fold the parchment paper around the salmon, forming a hermetic seal that will capture moisture and preserve the delicate flavors during cooking, then secure with kitchen twine to maintain the packet’s integrity.
- Baking Process: Position the sealed packet on the middle oven rack and bake for 20-30 minutes, monitoring until the salmon reaches an internal temperature of 145°F (63°C), guaranteeing perfectly cooked, succulent fish.
- Serving: After a brief 2-3 minute resting period, carefully open the packet to release the aromatic steam, then gently slice and plate the salmon alongside complementary Mediterranean-inspired accompaniments.
Notes
- Seal for Success: Tightly wrap parchment paper to lock in moisture and intensify the salmon’s delicate Mediterranean flavors.
- Temperature Precision: Use a meat thermometer to ensure salmon reaches exactly 145°F for perfect, flaky texture without overcooking.
- Ingredient Harmony: Distribute Mediterranean toppings evenly to guarantee each bite delivers a balanced combination of olives, tomatoes, and herbs.
- Resting Magic: Allow the salmon to rest 2-3 minutes after cooking to let juices redistribute, creating a more tender and succulent final dish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 7
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 650 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg