If you’re looking for a recipe that combines delicious flavors with a touch of elegance, Salmon Boats are the perfect choice. This dish features tender salmon paired with fresh vegetables, all topped with a unique sauce that blends sweetness and tanginess. It’s a delightful and healthy meal that’s sure to impress.
Ingredients:
For the Boats:
- 2 sheets of baking paper
- 4 pieces of fresh salmon
- A bunch of asparagus, trimmed
- A handful of mushrooms, sliced
- 1 scallion, finely chopped
- 4 tablespoons of olive oil
For the Sauce:
- 1/4 cup of olive oil
- 2 garlic cloves, crushed
- 3 tablespoons of honey
- 1 teaspoon of Dijon mustard
- A pinch of salt
- A pinch of black pepper
Instructions:
- Preparation:
- Start by preparing your ingredients. Trim the asparagus, slice the mushrooms, and finely chop the scallion. Set these aside.
- Prepare the Salmon:
- Take each piece of salmon and make a lengthwise cut along the middle, ensuring not to cut all the way through. Gently open the salmon pieces so that they lay flat, like a book. This will allow the flavors to penetrate the fish more effectively.
- Make the Sauce:
- In a small bowl, combine the 1/4 cup of olive oil, crushed garlic cloves, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper. Mix well until the ingredients are thoroughly combined to create a flavorful sauce.
- Preheat the Oven:
- Preheat your oven to 180 degrees Celsius (356 degrees Fahrenheit). Allow it to reach the desired temperature while you prepare the salmon boats.
- Prepare the Baking Paper:
- Take the two sheets of baking paper and cut each one in half, so you have four pieces. Fold each piece as shown in the video (imagine folding into a boat shape), tying the ends securely to create a small, enclosed space for the ingredients.
- Assemble the Boats:
- In each baking paper boat, start by placing an even layer of the prepared vegetables: asparagus, mushrooms, and scallion. Drizzle a little olive oil over the vegetables and sprinkle with a pinch of salt.
- Place the prepared salmon pieces on top of the vegetables in each boat.
- Add the Sauce:
- Generously pour the sauce over the salmon pieces in each boat, ensuring that the fish and vegetables are well-coated with the mixture.
- Bake:
- Place the baking paper boats on a baking tray and put them into the preheated oven. Bake for approximately 20 minutes, or until the salmon is cooked through and the vegetables are tender.
- Serve:
- Carefully remove the boats from the oven and place them on serving plates. You can serve the salmon directly in the baking paper boats for a rustic presentation.
Enjoy your delicious and flavorful Salmon Boats, a perfect dish for a healthy and satisfying meal!
