Sesame‑Crusted Salmon en Papillote
Salmon fillets coated in toasted sesame seeds, baked in parchment with white wine and herbs.

Total
20 min
Prep
8 min
Cook
12 min
Serves
2
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Recipe serves 2
Ingredients
- 2 pieces Salmon fillets
- 2 tablespoons White sesame seeds
- 1/4 cup Dry white wine
- 1 teaspoon Fresh thyme leaves
- 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Olive oil
- 1/4 teaspoon Salt
- 1/4 teaspoon Black pepper
- 2 sheets Parchment paper
Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- 2
Pat the salmon fillets dry, season with salt and pepper, then brush with lemon juice and olive oil.
- 3
Spread the sesame seeds on a plate and press the seasoned salmon fillets into the seeds, coating both sides.
- 4
Place each fillet on a parchment sheet, top with thyme leaves, and drizzle the wine around the fish.
- 5
Fold the parchment over the salmon and seal the edges by crimping to create a packet.
- 6
Bake the packets for 12 minutes, then carefully open and serve immediately.
Nutrition per serving
Calories
340
17% of a 2,000 kcal day
| Protein | 28 g |
| Carbohydrate | 5 g |
| Fat | 22 g |
| Fiber | 1 g |
| Sugar | 1 g |
| Sodium | 350 mg |
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