Ingredients
1 teaspoon sesame oil
2 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons grated fresh ginger
1 teaspoon garlic powder
2 tablespoons honey
Pinch of red-pepper flakes
2 large zucchini, halved lengthwise and thinly sliced
1 red onion, halved and thinly sliced
1 lime, quartered
Four 6-ounce skinless salmon fillets
4 teaspoons sesame seeds
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Prepare four pieces of parchment paper (about 15 by 17 inches). Fold each piece in half to create a crease, then unfold and set aside.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the sesame oil, soy sauce, grated ginger, garlic powder, honey, and red-pepper flakes to combine.
- For each parchment packet, lay a quarter of the zucchini in an even layer on one side of the parchment paper, followed by a quarter of the red onion. Squeeze one lime segment generously over the vegetables.
- Place a salmon fillet on top of the vegetables. Brush the salmon generously with the sesame-ginger sauce and sprinkle 1 teaspoon of sesame seeds on top.
- Fold the empty side of the parchment over the salmon, then fold the two edges inward to seal the packet. Make several creases to ensure it’s fully closed.
- Repeat with the remaining ingredients, creating three more packets. Transfer the packets to a baking sheet and bake for 16 to 18 minutes or until the salmon is fully cooked.
- Once baked, carefully open the parchment packets. You can either serve the salmon and vegetables directly on the plates or cut slits in the parchment and serve in the paper for an elegant touch.
Notes
- Feel free to substitute or add other vegetables such as bell peppers, mushrooms, or asparagus.
- For a different flavor profile, swap the honey with maple syrup or add a splash of rice vinegar for extra tang.
- If you prefer another protein, you can use chicken breasts or white fish fillets instead of salmon.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
- Reheat the salmon and vegetables in the oven at 350°F for about 10 minutes, or until heated through.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 16–18 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: Asian-inspired
- Diet: Gluten Free
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 packet
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 11g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
