Salmon and Spinach in Parchment

Name: Salmon and Spinach in Parchment
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 40 min
Ingredients: 8 ounces baby spinach (8 cups); 1 tablespoon grated orange zest, plus 3 oranges, peeled and cut into 1/4-inch-thick rounds; 4 skinless salmon fillets (1 1/2 pounds total); 2-inch piece fresh ginger, peeled and cut into thin strips (1/4 cup); 1 shallot, thinly sliced; Coarse salt and ground pepper; 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

38 Ratings
8 Reviews

Keep dinner under wraps: Seal ingredients in parchment to trap moisture and flavor and you'll uncover a delicious meal.

Everyday Food, April 2012

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Recipe Summary

prep:

20 mins

total:

40 mins

Servings:

Ingredients

8 ounces baby spinach (8 cups)
1 tablespoon grated orange zest, plus 3 oranges, peeled and cut into 1/4-inch-thick rounds
4 skinless salmon fillets (1 1/2 pounds total)
2-inch piece fresh ginger, peeled and cut into thin strips (1/4 cup)
1 shallot, thinly sliced
Coarse salt and ground pepper
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

Directions

Step 1
Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Divide spinach among four 16-inch-long pieces of parchment paper. Top with orange zest and slices, salmon, ginger, and shallot; season with salt and pepper and drizzle with oil.

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Step 2
Bring long ends of paper together and fold down 3 times to make a seam. Tuck ends underneath to secure.
Step 3
Place packets on a rimmed baking sheet and bake until packets are puffed and salmon is cooked through, 15 to 18 minutes. Transfer packets to plates, pull open, and serve immediately.

Cook's Notes

Assemble these packets in the morning for dinner in a snap. Everyone gets their own, so serving is simple.

To check if the salmon is cooked through, unfold the center seam of just one packet and take a peek. If the fish needs a few more minutes, tightly rewrap the packet so you won't lose any moisture in the oven.

Reviews (8)

38 Ratings

5 star values: 11
4 star values: 10
3 star values: 13
2 star values: 2
1 star values: 2

Martha Stewart Member

03/15/2013

I just made this tonight for dinner - it was really easy and came out delicious, even though I forgot to put on the olive oil until after the fish came out of the oven... but it was still delicious! Love the simple, fresh ingredients and minimal prep steps.

Martha Stewart Member

07/12/2012

This is one of the best recipes yet. I have prepared this several times and is our all time favorite.

Martha Stewart Member

06/03/2012

This is the BEST recipe in this series! Try this at your next dinner party. Thanks Sarah!!!!!

Martha Stewart Member

05/24/2012

Sarah hit this one out of the park. Easy AND great flavor. I did not have oranges so I used about 4 tbls frozen orange juice concentrate. Worked great.

Martha Stewart Member

05/21/2012

Oh wow, Sarah, this is another fabulous recipe! I'm at a loss as to which is my favorite part about it!

Martha Stewart Member

05/16/2012

Love Sarah!!!

Martha Stewart Member

05/16/2012

Love Sarah!!!

Martha Stewart Member

05/16/2012

That Sarah Carey is so fun and silly. What a refreshing way to pick up cooking tips. I just love everything she makes and truly look forward to her daily videos. Even my 11 year old daughter and budding chef gets a kick out of Sarah. Cheers to you Sarah! Well Done

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