Saumon en Papillote
Salmon baked in parchment
Ingredients
- 2 fillets Salmon fillet
- 1 Leek
- 1 Lemon
- 30 g Butter
- ½ tsp Salt
- ¼ tsp Black pepper
- 1 tsp Thyme (optional)
- 2 tbsp White wine (optional)
Method
- Heat the oven to 200°C (400°F).
- Finely slice the leek and lemon.
- Build parchment parcels with leek, salmon, butter, thyme, wine, and seasoning.
- Bake the parcels until the salmon is just cooked through, about 14 minutes.
- Open the parcels at the table and serve.
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About Saumon en Papillote
Saumon en papillote is a French technique dish in which salmon is sealed in a parchment parcel and baked, so it effectively steams in its own juices and aromatics. Tucked in with sliced leek, lemon, thyme, butter, and a splash of white wine, the fish stays remarkably moist and takes on the gentle sweetness of the leek and the brightness of the lemon and wine. The method is forgiving — the enclosed steam makes it hard to overcook — and it produces a clean, elegant result with almost no fat beyond a little butter. The salmon comes out flaky and just set, bathed in a light, fragrant broth.
Part of the charm is theatrical: the parcels are opened at the table, releasing a puff of herby steam, which makes a plain weeknight dinner feel like an occasion. It's also practically self-contained, with the vegetable, aromatics, and fish all cooking together in one pouch and no pan to scrub afterward. Nutritionally it's about as clean as dinner gets — high in protein and omega-3s, low in carbohydrate, and light. Serve it with boiled potatoes, rice, or crusty bread to soak up the juices, and a glass of the same white wine used in the parcel.
Saumon en Papillote: frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Saumon en Papillote?
A serving has about 508 calories — 35.7g protein, 8.8g carbs, 35.2g fat, 1.4g fiber. Figures are estimated from the ingredient amounts and will shift with your portions and brands.
Is it high in protein?
Each serving has about 35.7g of protein, roughly 28% of its calories.
Is Saumon en Papillote gluten-free?
Based on its ingredients, Saumon en Papillote has no gluten-containing components, so it's naturally gluten-free — as always, check that any packaged ingredients you use are certified gluten-free to be safe.
Is Saumon en Papillote dairy-free?
Not as written — it uses Butter. Swapping it for a plant-based alternative makes it dairy-free.
How long does Saumon en Papillote take to make?
About 30 minutes start to finish, but only around 11 of those are hands-on — the rest is cooking time. In the Homecooked app the timers and parallel steps are sequenced for you so the hands-on part feels even shorter.
Do I need every ingredient to make Saumon en Papillote?
The core ingredients are essential, but you can leave out thyme, white wine — they're optional and mainly there for extra flavor or finish.
How many servings does Saumon en Papillote make?
This recipe makes 2 servings. In the app you can scale it up or down and the ingredient amounts adjust automatically.