Chef John's Salmon in Parchment Recipe

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Chef John's Salmon in Parchment
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Directions:

  1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  2. Take two pieces of parchment paper, fold in half, and cut a half-circle starting at each crease. They should look similar to a heart-shape when unfolded. Coat each piece of parchment with olive oil on both sides.
  3. Place potatoes in a saucepan and cover with salted water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until tender, about 20 minutes. Drain.
  4. Bring a pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add asparagus, and cook uncovered until slightly tender, about 5 minutes. Drain in a colander, then immediately immerse in ice water for several minutes until cold to stop the cooking process. Once the asparagus is cold, drain well, and set aside.
  5. Place 1 salmon fillet, half the asparagus, and half the potatoes in the middle of one side of a prepared parchment paper. Sprinkle with salt and pepper and drizzle with extra-virgin olive oil. Fold other half of circle over and seal parchment edge by making overlapping folds around the edge. At the end, fold the last crease in the opposite direction of the rest to ensure it seals. Repeat with the second piece of prepared parchment and remaining ingredients. Place pouches on a baking sheet.
  6. Bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes. Remove from oven and allow to sit for 5 minutes before cutting open parchment. The salmon is done when it flakes easily with a fork.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 439.77 Kcal (1841 kJ)
Calories from fat 64.95 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 7.22g 11%
Cholesterol 15.84mg 5%
Sodium 244.5mg 10%
Potassium 1475.92mg 31%
Total Carbs 81.37g 27%
Sugars 17.2g 69%
Dietary Fiber 13.3g 53%
Protein 15.4g 31%
Vitamin C 12.6mg 21%
Vitamin A 3.9mg 130%
Iron 5.7mg 31%
Calcium 136.2mg 14%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 87.42 Kcal (366 kJ)
Calories from fat 12.91 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 1.43g 11%
Cholesterol 3.15mg 5%
Sodium 48.6mg 10%
Potassium 293.39mg 31%
Total Carbs 16.17g 27%
Sugars 3.42g 69%
Dietary Fiber 2.64g 53%
Protein 3.06g 31%
Vitamin C 2.5mg 21%
Vitamin A 0.8mg 130%
Iron 1.1mg 31%
Calcium 27.1mg 14%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 8.6
    Points
  • 11
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • low fat,
  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium,
  • low cholesterol,
  • good source of fiber

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