Description
This Mediterranean Salmon in Parchment Paper is a juicy, flavor-packed dinner made with pesto, olives, sun-dried tomatoes, and fresh herbs. Baked in a parchment packet, the salmon stays tender and flaky while soaking up all those bold Mediterranean flavors. It’s an easy, mess-free meal perfect for busy weeknights but impressive enough for guests.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 (2-pound) salmon fillet
- 1/4 teaspoon sea salt (to taste)
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger (or garlic powder)
- 1 teaspoon dried dill
- 1/4 cup kalamata olives, pitted and chopped
- 1/4 cup sun-dried tomatoes, drained
- 1/2 cup artichoke hearts
- 1/4 cup capers
- 3 sprigs fresh dill, chopped
- 1/3 cup pesto sauce
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F. Lay a long sheet of parchment paper on a large baking sheet.
- Place the salmon fillet in the center of the parchment paper.
- Sprinkle the salmon evenly with sea salt, paprika, ground ginger (or garlic powder), and dried dill.
- Top the salmon with olives, sun-dried tomatoes, artichoke hearts, capers, fresh dill, and pesto sauce. Distribute evenly over the fillet.
- Fold the parchment paper over the salmon and seal the edges tightly to create a packet. Secure with kitchen twine if needed.
- Bake on the center rack for 20 minutes, or until the salmon reaches an internal temperature of 145°F. Thicker fillets may need 25–30 minutes.
- Carefully open the parchment packet (watch for steam). Slice into portions and serve immediately.
Notes
- Do not over-salt, as olives, capers, and pesto already add saltiness.
- For extra brightness, add fresh lemon slices before sealing the packet.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Reheat gently at 300°F or in the microwave at 50% power to prevent drying out.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking (Parchment Packet)
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion (¼ of recipe)
- Calories: 420 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 640 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 23 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 7 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 34 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg