Frankfurt resident Anna Schmidt is about to make weeknight dinners a whole lot more interesting. Her recipe for salmon baked in parchment paper—infused with ginger, lime, and a hint of Sichuan peppercorn—is a surprisingly simple way to elevate a familiar fish.
Aromatic Salmon Packets: Dinner in Under 30 Minutes
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This quick and flavorful salmon dish requires minimal cleanup and delivers a burst of fresh, zesty flavor.
- This recipe serves five people, making it ideal for families or small gatherings.
- The salmon is cooked in parchment paper or foil, creating a steamy environment that locks in moisture and flavor.
- Fresh ginger, lime juice, and pink peppercorns provide a vibrant and aromatic seasoning.
- Preparation takes just 10 minutes of cooking time, plus a few minutes for prep.
Looking for a weeknight meal that feels special but doesn’t require hours in the kitchen? This salmon recipe, shared by Anna Schmidt of Frankfurt, delivers. The key is the papillote—the French term for cooking in parchment or foil—which steams the fish to flaky perfection while infusing it with bright, citrusy aromas.
Ingredients:
- 5 salmon fillets (approximately 200g each)
- 5 cm fresh ginger, peeled and finely grated
- 3 tbsp pink peppercorns
- 1½ limes – freshly squeezed
- Szechuan peppercorns
- Salt
- 1½ tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 5 sprigs of fresh dill
- 5 teaspoons crème fraîche (or higher fat cream)
- Flower of Salt
- 1 tbsp fresh chives, finely chopped
- Vegetables of your choice, e.g., spinach – briefly fried
- Baking paper or aluminum foil
Preparation:
- Preheat the oven to 175 °C (top/bottom heat).
- Debone the salmon fillets, rub with a pinch of salt, freshly ground Sichuan pepper, lime juice and grated ginger.
- Drizzle the foil/baking paper with oil and place the fish on the foil/baking paper with the skin side down.
- Add pink pepper berries and place a sprig of dill on each salmon.
- Close foil tightly.
- Bake in the oven for about 10 minutes.
- If the papillote is well sealed, the resulting steam should cause it to swell.
- Open carefully and remove the dill.
- Serve on a bed of sautéed vegetables such as spinach, with 1 teaspoon of crème fraîche, some chives and fleur de sel.
- Blanched edamame beans can also be served with it.
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