Salmon en Papillote

Ingredients

• 2 8-ounce boneless salmon fillets
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil
• 1 tablespoon dill, roughly chopped
• 14 cherry tomatoes, halved
• 10 medium white button mushrooms, thinly sliced
• 8-10 thick asparagus spears
• 1 lemon
• 2 teaspoons capers (optional)

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 350ºF.

2. 2

   Season salmon fillets with salt and pepper and set aside.

3. 3

   Use two pieces of parchment paper or aluminum foil big enough to fold in half once all the ingredients have been added.

4. 4

   Evenly distribute minced garlic and asparagus in the center of each of the pieces of paper and top each with a salmon fillet.

5. 5

   Add cherry tomatoes and mushrooms around the salmon and season with salt and pepper.

6. 6

   Sprinkle dill and capers on top of fish and vegetables and drizzle extra virgin oil.

7. 7

   Squeeze a little lemon juice and close the paper by folding the edges over several times, until it is completely sealed.

8. 8

   Place on a baking sheet and bake for 20-25 minutes, until salmon is almost fully cooked and flaky.

9. 9

   Serve immediately.