Citrus Salmon en Papillote

This salmon dish is so simple and easy to make yet so delicious, elegant and impressive.

Citrus Salmon en Papillote

Average Rating: 4.5

TOTAL TIME: Prep: 20 min. Bake: 15 min.
YIELD: 6 servings.

Ingredients

  • 6 orange slices
  • 6 lime slices
  • 6 salmon fillets (4 ounces each)
  • 1 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed and halved
  • Olive oil-flavored cooking spray
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
  • 3 tablespoons lemon juice

Instructions

  • 1. Preheat oven to 425°. Cut parchment or heavy-duty foil into six 15x10-in. pieces; fold in half. Arrange citrus slices on 1 side of each piece. Top with fish and asparagus. Spritz with cooking spray. Sprinkle with salt, pepper and parsley. Drizzle with lemon juice.
  • 2. Fold parchment over fish; draw edges together and crimp with fingers to form tightly sealed packets. Place in baking pans.
  • 3. Bake until fish flakes easily with a fork, 12-15 minutes. Open packets carefully to allow steam to escape.

Nutrition Facts

1 packet: 224 calories, 13g fat (2g saturated fat), 57mg cholesterol, 261mg sodium, 6g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 1g fiber), 20g protein.
Diabetic Exchanges:
3 lean meat, 1 vegetable.