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Salmon In Parchment With Caponata

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  • Servings: 4
  • Prep: 10m
  • Cook: 12m
  • The following recipe serves 4 people.

Ingredients

The ingredients are:
  • 12 ounces caponata (Italian style caponata, from a jar or the refrigerated section, well-drained or if you decide, you can make your own. Refer to NOTE, below)
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried Greek oregano (or wild oregano)
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons finely chopped herbs (fresh, such as dill, flat-leaf parsley, or basil)
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons white wine vinegar
  • 4 fillets (1 1/2 to 2 pounds) salmon (wild salmon, about 6 ounces each)
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 2 teaspoons white wine (or vermouth)
We recommend you get your ingredients ready before you start cooking. Once you're ready, here are the steps to making this delicious recipe

How to Make

  • Step 1: Preheat oven to 400-degrees Fahrenheit.

  • Step 2: If the chunks of caponata are very large, cut them into 1/2" cubes. Combine with the oregano, fresh herbs, and vinegar.

  • Step 3: Season each fillet on both sides with a little salt and plenty of pepper.

  • Step 4: Cut 4 sheets of parchment paper about 12" long. Fold in half, then open up and place a salmon fillet on one side of the fold. Spoon the caponata evenly over the top of each fillet, then drizzle with 1/2 teaspoon white wine (or vermouth). Fold the parchment over the fish and, beginning at one of the corners, crimp, roll, and fold the edges of the parchment to make a well-sealed package.

  • Step 5: Place on a baking sheet and roast for 12 minutes. Let rest for 5 minutes, then transfer the packages directly onto plates. Slash the top open just a little to expose the salmon inside. Provide a bowl for guests to dispose of the parchment.

  • NOTE: Good quality prepared Caponata can be hard to find, therefore this link is a good-tasting Sicilian style Caponata made at home: https://www.recipezazz.com/recipe/sicilian-eggplant-caponata-32925


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