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Thyme Butter Salmon Parcels
Easy and quick Thyme Butter Salmon Parcels recipe brings a mouthwatering meal to the table in less than 30 minutes. It's buttery, flavorful, and utterly delicious with flaky salmon and healthy vegetables all served at in one plate.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 2 people
Calories: 262 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons butter softened
- 1/2 tablespoon lemon zest
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
- 2 oz each (150 grams each) salmon fillets skin on
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper to taste
- 1/3 teaspoon garlic salt to taste
- 1 zucchini thinly sliced
- 1 red onion thinly sliced
- 1/2 bunch asparagus trim the steam and cut in halves
- 2 red peppers sliced
- 1 lemon cut into wedges for serving
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (205°C). In a small bowl, combine softened butter, lemon zest, and thyme leaves. Add the salmon to the mixture and season with ground black pepper and garlic salt. Set aside.
- Cut the parchment paper into two 12"x18" (30 x 47 cm) rectangles. Divide the vegetables into two equal parts and evenly distribute them on the parchment paper. Then, add the salmon fillet and pour the remaining butter mixture on top. Place the red pepper slices over the salmon.
- Fold the sides to the center and wrap the edges to seal. Transfer the parcels to a baking tray and bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the fish is cooked. Serve immediately with lemon wedges.
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Notes
- Recipe Source: Taste
- Recipe Source:
- Taste
- Soften the butter before combining it with lemon zest and fresh thyme leaves to create a smooth butter mixture.
- Seasoning the salmon with garlic salt and ground black pepper which helps bring out the flavor of the fish and balance the richness of the butter.
- Seal the parcels tightly to prevent the juice from leaking out and cook the salmon evenly.
Nutrition Information
Serving
2people
Calories
262kcal
(13%)
Carbohydrates
25g
(8%)
Protein
7g
(14%)
Fat
18g
(28%)
Saturated Fat
11g
(55%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
4g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
46mg
(15%)
Sodium
541mg
(23%)
Potassium
911mg
(26%)
Fiber
9g
(36%)
Sugar
13g
(26%)
Vitamin A
5360IU
(107%)
Vitamin C
212mg
(236%)
Calcium
90mg
(9%)
Iron
4mg
(22%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 2people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 262
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 2people | |
| Calories | 262kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 25g | 8% |
| Protein | 7g | 14% |
| Fat | 18g | 28% |
| Saturated Fat | 11g | 55% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 46mg | 15% |
| Sodium | 541mg | 23% |
| Potassium | 911mg | 19% |
| Fiber | 9g | 36% |
| Sugar | 13g | 26% |
| Vitamin A | 5360IU | 107% |
| Vitamin C | 212mg | 236% |
| Calcium | 90mg | 9% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.