Miso-Glazed Salmon en Papillote

Ingredients

• 2 6 oz each salmon fillets
• 2 tbsp white miso paste
• 1 cup leeks, thinly sliced and rinsed
• 1/2 lemon, thinly sliced
• 1 tbsp unsalted butter, softened
• 1 tbsp mirin(optional)
• 1 tbsp fresh chives, chopped(optional)
• to taste salt and black pepper

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and cut two large sheets of parchment paper.

2. 2

   Whisk the miso paste with mirin and softened butter until smooth.

3. 3

   Place half the leeks in the center of each parchment sheet, top with a salmon fillet, and season lightly with salt and pepper.

4. 4

   Spread the miso butter over each fillet and arrange lemon slices on top.

5. 5

   Fold the parchment over the salmon and crimp the edges tightly to seal the packets closed.

6. 6

   Bake the packets on a sheet pan for 15-18 minutes, until the salmon flakes easily.

7. 7

   Carefully open the packets (watch for steam), sprinkle with chives, and serve.