Salmon In Papillote

 

Recipe By     : Accents of the Orient

Serving Size  : 4    Preparation Time :0:30

Categories    : Main Dish                        Seafood

 

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method

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   2      Lg            Leeks -- well washed

   3      Tbsp          Unsalted Butter

   1      Sm            Zucchini -- cut into 20 slices

   1      Lb            Salmon Fillet -- 4 equal pieces

     1/2  Lb            Tomatoes -- cored, seeded, cubed

     1/4  C             Cilantro

   2      Tbsp          Szechwan Peppercorns -- toasted in a skillet

   4      Tsp           Fish Sauce

   4      Pc            Parchment Paper -- 18 in.

 

Preheat oven to 400°.

 

Cut the green tops off the leeks and discard them.  Cut the white parts into long, thin strips.  Melt the butter in a small skillet over medium-high heat.  Add the leeks and saute until soft but not browned, about 2 minutes.

 

Place 4 sheets of parchment paper, each about 18 inches long, on your work surface.  Place 1/4 of the leeks on each sheet, arranging them about 5 minutes up from the bottom of the shorter side.  Overlap 5 zucchini slices on top of each pile of leeks.  Place a piece of salmon over each portion of zucchini slice, then sprinkle the tomatoes and cilantro evenly over the salmon.  Grind some peppercorns on top and sprinkle 1 teaspoon fish sauce over each portion.  Fold the paper over to cover the fish, then seal the edges all around, making neat half-moons.  Place the packages on a baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven for 10 minutes.

 

Serve each person an unopened package, or slit the packages open in the kitchen and slide the contents of each onto a dinner plate.