Our Simple Salmon en Papillote is a foolproof way to cook amazing salmon any night of the week! Made with only 5 simple ingredients and the whole family is going to love it!
The Best Ever Salmon en Papillote
This has been our go-to salmon recipe for years! It is simple, incredibly delicious and even our kids ask for it! We seriously love this recipe. It was a complete accident too. Cooking salmon can maybe feel a bit intimidating, but we assure you that once you cook this salmon en papillote recipe you will never make it another way again!
Looking for More Ways to Cook Salmon?
If you love salmon as much as we do, you definitely need to try our Pan Seared Salmon, Air Fryer Salmon Bites, or Smoked Salmon!
Why This Recipe Works
- Easy Prep: literally takes about 10 minutes (if that) to prep the salmon. Simple ingredients. So easy!
- Short Cook Time: only 15-20 minutes in the oven (unless you have a really thick piece of salmon) and you are done!
- No Dryness: because we are wrapping our salmon in parchment all of the moisture is trapped, keeping the salmon from drying out!
What You Will Need
- fresh salmon: highly recommend using fresh salmon, if possible. We tried using frozen salmon and it does tend to get a little more watery.
- olive oil or avocado oil: either will work!
- kosher salt: feel free to be generous.
- butter or ghee: you can be generous with this too – it gets infused with the thyme and pouring this over your cooked salmon when it has melted is just the best!
- fresh thyme: thyme is probably my favorite herb and it is absolute perfection in this recipe.
How To Make Salmon en Papillote
Prep your salmon by rubbing it down with oil, sprinkle with kosher salt, put down a couple chunks of ghee and then top with lots of fresh thyme.
Wrap the prepared salmon in parchment paper and tie with cooking twine, if you need to.
Place on a baking sheet and put in the preheated oven for about 15-20 minutes.
Best Ways To Serve Salmon en Papillote
We always serve this delicious piece of salmon with some of the melted ghee (or butter) on top. And if you are looking for a great dill sauce for salmon, our Salmon Dill Sauce is SO GOOD! We generally use it on this Blackened Salmon, but it works with any salmon. Now, if you need some side dish ideas you should try our Crispy Smashed Potatoes, Grilled Green Beans, or a House Salad!
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Salmon en Papillote
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 1–2 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner/Entree
- Method: Oven
- Cuisine: American
Description
Our delicious Salmon en Papillote is a foolproof way to cook the most amazing salmon, any night of the week!
Ingredients
- 1 large, fresh salmon fillet (approx. 6-8oz)
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil (sub avocado oil)
- 1–2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 2 tablespoons butter (sub ghee)
- 3–5 sprigs of fresh thyme
Other Items:
- parchment paper (or aluminum foil)
- kitchen twine (if using parchment)
Instructions
- Prep: Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Take a piece of salmon and place in the middle of a piece of parchment paper or foil, skin side down (ensuring it is big enough to wrap up salmon).
- Season Salmon: Drizzle the olive oil over the entire piece of salmon and use your hands to rub in. Sprinkle generously with salt so there is a nice layer covering the salmon. Place chunks of ghee (or butter) on top (about 2-3 per piece). Place thyme sprigs on top.
- Wrap It Up: Wrap up the the parchment paper around the piece of salmon, trying to trap in all the air (or in a piece of foil). Tie kitchen twine around it if using parchment,
- Bake: Place wrapped salmon on a sheet pan and bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes or until cooked through. Cooking time will vary, depending on the thickness of the salmon; you may need to cook upwards of 20 minutes, just keep checking; when done, the salmon will flake apart easily with a fork.
- Serve: Remove and enjoy immediately. Option to pour the excess melted ghee (or butter) on top of the salmon before eating (HIGHLY recommend).
Notes
- Salmon Size: if preferred, you can also individually wrap smaller/single serving sized filets (about 3-4 oz per person). Cook time is about the same – totally up to you.
- Fresh vs. Frozen Salmon: you can use frozen, but it won’t turn out quite as well and there will be a little bit of excess water mixed in with the melted ghee after cooking. For best results, use fresh salmon.
- Storage: leftover salmon should be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator; use within 3 days.
- Salmon Dill Sauce: highly recommend serving with our yummy salmon dill sauce!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3oz
- Calories: 335
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 688.1 mg
- Fat: 29.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 0.3 g
- Protein: 19.1 g
- Cholesterol: 74 mg
*Originally published Oct. 13, 2016; Update January 2021*
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