Salmon en Papillote with Egg Fried Rice

Succulent salmon fillets baked in parchment with aromatic ginger and soy, served alongside quick-fried egg rice with spring onions.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 647.1 kcals 2588.4 kcals
Carbohydrates 32.9 grams 131.4 grams
Fat 34.6 grams 138.2 grams
Protein 51.2 grams 204.8 grams
Cook Time
30 mins
Produces
4 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

CondimentsSauces
Dairy
2
piece
Eggs
large, lightly beaten
GrainsCereals
200
g
Basmati Rice
cooked and cooled
Liquids
2
tbsp
NutsSeeds
1
stalk
Lemongrass
finely sliced
2
clove
Garlic
finely chopped
1
piece
Salt
to taste
1
piece
Black Pepper
freshly ground, to taste
OilsFats
1
tsp
Sesame Oil
for salmon mixture
2
tsp
Sesame Oil
for rice mixture
Seafood
800
g
Salmon
skinless fillets
Vegetables
1
piece
Ginger
peeled and cut into matchsticks
4
piece
Spring Onions
finely sliced
1
piece
Red Chilli
finely sliced
110
g
Water Chestnuts
finely sliced
4
piece
Spring Onions
finely sliced for rice

Steps

  • Preheat the oven to 220°C.
  • Sprinkle the salmon fillets with sesame seeds.
  • Mix the ginger, spring onions, lemongrass, garlic, chilli, and water chestnuts in a bowl.
  • Whisk the soy sauce, sherry, and sesame oil together in another bowl.
  • Lay out four large sheets of baking parchment.
  • Layer half the vegetable mix, the salmon, and the remaining vegetables in the center of each sheet.
  • Drizzle the soy sauce mixture evenly over each portion.
  • Fold parchment into secure parcels and bake for 12 to 15 minutes.
  • Heat a wok, then stir-fry the rice in groundnut oil for 3 minutes.
  • Beat the eggs with sesame oil.
  • Add eggs to the rice and fry until cooked and dry.
  • Season with salt and pepper and stir-fry for 2 minutes.
  • Stir in spring onions for 30 seconds.
  • Serve the salmon parcels unopened next to the rice.