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    Salmon in Parchment Paper with Herbs

    Jun 19, 2025 by Helene Dsouza

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    Helene Dsouza
    Wholesome fish dinner meal with roasted salmon in parchment paper. Low Carb nutritious and stuffed with proteins!
    Total Time: 40 minutes minutes
    Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 30 minutes minutes
    4 servings
    RECIPE
    Salmon in Parchment with Herbs
    Salmon in Parchment with Herbs

    Salmon in parchment paper is an elegant and healthy fish meal.

    The fish fillet cooked in parchment in the oven is low carb, nutritious and incredibly easy to prepare.

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    • 📕 What is it?
    • ❓ Why cook in parchment paper?
    • 🧂 Seasoning
    • 🔪 How to make it?
    • 📖 Recipe
    • 💭 FAQs
    • 🥣 Serving
    • 👁️ More Fish Recipes
    • 💬 Comments

    📕 What is it?

    Salmon in parchment is a salmon filet wrapped in parchment.

    The French Mediterranean dish is also known as salmon en papillote or a salmon fish pouch.

    En Papillote is a cooking method in which food, mainly fish, is cooked in parchment paper or a paper pouch.

    ❓ Why cook in parchment paper?

    Cooking salmon or any other fish in parchment has its benefits.

    The en papillote method creates an enclosed environment for the food cooking in the parchment.

    Liquids can't escape!

    That way your fish will bake more evenly in its own juice and with the help of some butter.

    Besides, baking and serving up little food parcels is indeed a great way to impress your guests.

    Salmon in Parchment with Herbs

    🧂 Seasoning

    I chose to use a blend of fresh herbs for my french Mediterranean salmon recipe.

    You can use all these herbs fresh or you can choose to pick a few together or just one.

    The choice of herbs for this fish en papillote is up to you, in fact, I give you the freedom to experiment by combining herbs.

    I used the following fresh herbs in my fish packets chopped:

    • Parsley
    • Dill
    • Chives
    • Oregano
    • Savory

    Other fresh herbs that you can add include, Marjoram, Thyme, Rosemary, Terragon, Cilantro (Coriander), Basil, Sage, Mint, Lavender leaves.

    Salmon cooked in Parchment with Herbs

    🔪 How to make it?

    Step 1

    Cut your parchment paper into 4 same-sized pieces.

    Combine the chopped shallot, fresh herbs, salt, black pepper, and butter to create a compound butter.

    cut parchment for poached salmon

    Step 2

    Place each salmon filet over a parchment paper piece and place next to each other in a casserole dish.

    Spread out the compound butter over each filet fish. Use up everything.

    place salmon fillet in parchment

    Step 3

    Twist the ends of your parchment paper to enclose your fish completely.

    Bake in the oven at 350° Fahrenheit/ 180° Celsius until cooked through.

    twist parchment for salmon en papillote

    📖 Recipe

    Salmon in Parchment with Herbs

    Salmon in Parchment Paper Recipe

    Wholesome fish dinner meal with roasted salmon in parchment paper. Low Carb nutritious and stuffed with proteins!
    4.86 from 7 votes
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    Course: Main Course
    Cuisine: French
    Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 30 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 40 minutes minutes
    Servings: 4 servings
    Calories: 163kcal
    Recipe by: Helene Dsouza

    Ingredients

    • 4 Salmon Fillet
    • 5 Tablespoon Mixed Fresh Herbs *See Notes
    • 2 Shallot
    • Pinch Salt
    • Pinch Black Pepper Ground
    • 6 Tablespoon Butter

    To wrap in the fish fillet

    • 1 Parchment Paper
    US - Metric

    Instructions

    • Cut the parchment paper sheet into 4 equal parts and place each salmon fillet into one sheet in a casserole dish.
    • Chop the shallots and herbs.
    • Preheat your oven to 350° Fahrenheit/ 180° Celsius.
    • Combine the chopped shallot, herbs, salt and black pepper with the butter to create a compound butter.
    • Distribute the herb compound butter equally over the salmon fillet.
    • Now close the paper by twisting the ends so that the salmon is enclosed, each fillet in a parchment pouch.
    • Bake your salmon in parchment paper for about 20 minutes at 350° Fahrenheit/ 180° Celsius. The fish should be cooked through, flakey, moist but not dry when finished.
    • Serve hot with a side dish of your choice (see serving suggestions in post)

    Notes

    1. Use a mixture of fresh herbs. In my video and pictures I used 1 Tablespoon Parsley, 2 Tablespoon Chives, 2 Teaspoon Savory, 2 Teaspoon Marjoram, 2 Teaspoon Dill weed freshly chopped fine. 
    2. You can make a large batch of herb compound butter too if you like and use with the fish as you like.

    Nutrition

    Nutrition Facts
    Salmon in Parchment Paper Recipe
    Amount Per Serving
    Calories 163 Calories from Fat 153
    % Daily Value*
    Fat 17g26%
    Saturated Fat 11g55%
    Cholesterol 46mg15%
    Sodium 155mg6%
    Potassium 69mg2%
    Carbohydrates 2g1%
    Fiber 1g4%
    Sugar 1g1%
    Protein 1g2%
    Vitamin A 946IU19%
    Vitamin C 8mg10%
    Calcium 17mg2%
    Iron 1mg6%
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

    💭 FAQs

    Here are some frequently asked questions that will help you to get the cooking of your oven baked salmon in parchment paper right the first time around.

    How to wrap salmon in parchment paper?

    An easy way to wrap salmon in parchment paper is to cut your paper into 4 same-sized pieces and to place a filet over a paper. Take the ends and twist them so that your salmon filet is enclosed completely.

    How do you cook frozen fish in parchment paper?

    You need to thaw your fish first. Leave it to thaw in the fridge overnight or before you intend to prepare your parchment poached salmon.

    Can you freeze salmon in parchment paper?

    Yes! Cut your parchment paper into 4 pieces and place each salmon filet over one paper. Top with herb compound butter and twist the parchment ends to enclose the fish. Freeze until further use.

    What temperature do you bake salmon in parchment ?

    Bake your salmon wrapped in parchment paper at 350° Fahrenheit/ 180° Celsius.

    How long to bake salmon en papillote in the oven?

    Bake for about 30 minutes until salmon is cooked through but still moist, not dry and flakey.

    Salmon in Parchment served with ebly wheatberries

    🥣 Serving

    I enjoy my parchment cooked salmon with various side dishes.

    Yet, my favorite way to serve this fish mea'l is with cooked wheatberries (ebly).

    You might also enjoy your salmon en papillote with:

    • Cooked Rice - I like thyme or clove flavored rice.
    • Roasted root vegetables such as roasted parsnips.
    • Parsley Potatoes
    • Salad of your choice.

    👁️ More Fish Recipes

    • Pan-Fried Trout
    • Tagliatelle with Salmon
    • Halibut in Parchment Paper by reluctantgourmet.com
    Salmon in Parchment with Herbs

    The post, salmon en papillot, was first published on the 08 of June in 2012.

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    I am Helene, and I created Masala Herb in 2011. Here you will learn to cook with spices and herbs. I share from scratch, international food recipes and my mission is to teach you to cook flavorful food at home. Read More…

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