Salmon, Potatoes, and Green Beans en Papillote
Wrapping each person’s dinner individually in cooking parchment, or en papillote (en pah-pee-YOHT or PAH-peh-loht), gives the meal a special touch.
Recipe information
Yield
Serves 4; 3 ounces fish, 1/2 cup potatoes, and 1/3 cup green beans per serving
Ingredients
Preparation
Step 1
Preheat the oven to 425°F. Cut eight 15-inch-long sheets of cooking parchment or aluminum foil. Set aside.
Step 2
Fill a large saucepan three-fourths full with water. Bring to a boil over high heat. Cook the potatoes for 3 minutes. Add the green beans and cook for 3 minutes, or until the beans are tender-crisp. Drain the potatoes and beans in a colander. Transfer to a large bowl.
Step 3
Stir in the lemon zest, lemon juice, oil, 1/8 teaspoon pepper, and 1/8 teaspoon salt. Set aside.
Step 4
Sprinkle the flesh side of the fish with the remaining 1/8 teaspoon pepper and remaining 1/8 teaspoon salt. Using your fingertips, gently press the mixture so it adheres to the fish.
Step 5
To assemble, slightly mound the potato mixture on the center of four of the sheets of parchment or foil. Place the fish on the potato mixture. Place a lemon slice on each piece of fish. Put one of the remaining four sheets of parchment or foil over each serving. Fold the edges toward the center. Holding the tops together, fold several times to seal securely. Place the packets on a large baking sheet.
Step 6
Bake for 10 minutes. Using the tines of a fork, carefully open one packet away from you (to prevent steam burns). If the fish is cooked to the desired doneness, carefully open the remaining packets and serve. If the fish isn’t cooked enough, reclose the open packet and continue baking all the packets for about 2 minutes. Serve the fish and vegetables in the packets.
Nutrition Information
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(Per serving)
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Calories: 227
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Total fat: 6.5g
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Saturated: 1.0g
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Trans: 0.0g
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Polyunsaturated: 2.0g
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Monounsaturated: 3.0g
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Cholesterol: 65mg
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Sodium: 235mg
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Carbohydrates: 15g
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Fiber: 3g
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Sugars: 1g
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Protein: 27g
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Calcium: 47mg
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Potassium: 764mg
Dietary Exchanges
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1 starch
Step 23
3 lean meat