Salmon en Papillote
Estimated $8.53 recipe · $4.26 per serving (US / USD)
Salmon steamed in parchment with lemon, leek and herbs — clean and elegant.
The recipe
Salmon en Papillote
Salmon steamed in parchment with lemon, leek and herbs — clean and elegant.
Ingredients
- 2 salmon fillets
- 1 leek, sliced
- 1 courgette, ribboned
- 1 lemon
- 2 sprigs thyme
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 garlic clove
Estimated recipe cost
$8.53 for 2 servings · $4.26 per serving
US grocery planning estimate in USD. Includes the amounts used from the listed ingredients, including pantry items. Prices and portion weights vary.
Ingredient-by-ingredient breakdown
| Ingredient & price basis | Cost used |
|---|---|
| 2 salmon filletsPlanning assumption · $9.00 / 454 g · Assumes 150 g per item | $5.95 |
| 1 leek, slicedPlanning assumption · $2.00 / 300 g · Assumes 150 g per item/portion | $1.00 |
| 1 courgette, ribbonedPlanning assumption · $1.50 / 454 g · Assumes 200 g per item | $0.66 |
| 1 lemonPlanning assumption · $0.60 / 1 each · Count stated in recipe | $0.60 |
| 2 sprigs thymePlanning assumption · $1.00 / 28 g · Assumes 1 g per item/portion | $0.07 |
| 1 tbsp olive oilRetail benchmark · $6.12 / 503 ml · Retail reference · 1 tbsp ≈ 15ml | $0.18 |
| 1 garlic cloveRetail benchmark · $0.72 / 30 g · Retail reference · Assumes 3 g per item/portion | $0.07 |
| Estimated total | $8.53 |
Retail references are representative products, not quotes for every variety. Other prices are editorial planning assumptions. Checked 9 October 2026; these are not live prices.
Price bases and quantity assumptions refer to the original recipe. Unspecified quantities use the assumptions shown above. Listed optional ingredients are included. Unlisted sides, extra seasoning, tax, energy and delivery are excluded. Buying full packages will cost more.
Instructions
- Heat oven to 200°C. Lay each salmon fillet on a square of parchment.
- Top with leek, courgette, garlic, thyme, lemon slices, oil and salt.
- Fold the parchment into sealed parcels.
- Bake 15–18 min until the salmon is just cooked and the veg tender.
Recipe notes
Cooking in parchment steams the fish in its own juices — no added fat needed.
Estimated nutrition per serving
460 kcal · 38g protein. Values are estimates and vary with brands, substitutions and portions.
Recipe images may be AI-generated illustrations. Nutrition figures are estimates.