Best Salmon Parcels Recipes

TERIYAKI SALMON PARCELS

Steps:

• KIDS: The writing in bold is for you. ADULTS: The rest is for you. Make the sauce and marinade. In a small bowl, whisk together the soy, honey, garlic and mirin and set aside.
• Cut out some squares of foil. Using scissors, cut out 4 squares of foil, each about 30cm square. Brush each piece of foil with a little oil and bring the edges of the foil up a little.
• Fill your parcels. Place a couple of broccoli stems on each one, then sit a salmon fillet on top and scatter over the ginger.
• Spoon over the sauce. Spoon the sauce over each salmon fillet and drizzle with a little sesame oil, if you like.
• Close the parcels. Fold over the edges of the foil together to seal and place the parcels on a baking sheet. Can be prepared up to 1 day ahead.
• Cook the parcels. Heat oven to 200C/180C fan/gas 6. Get your child to place the parcels in the oven for 15-20 mins, but ensure an adult removes them, then leave to stand for a few mins. Serve each parcel on a plate and let each person open it themselves. Serve with spring onions and sesame seeds for scattering over, and some rice on the side.

HERBY SALMON & COUSCOUS PARCELS

Steps:

• Put the couscous into a bowl and stir in the stock and oil. Cover with cling film and leave to stand 10 mins, then uncover and fluff up with a fork. Keeping back some herbs, add the rest of the ingredients, except the salmon. Season to taste.
• Heat oven to 200C/fan 180C/gas 6. Cut two large sheets of non-stick baking paper, then divide the couscous between them. Sit each fillet on the couscous, top with the remaining herbs and season. Fold the paper over, then twist the edges to seal - like a Cornish pasty. Pop the parcels onto a baking sheet and bake for 15 mins or until the fish feels firm through the paper. Serve in the bag.

SOY & BUTTER SALMON PARCELS

Steps:

• Heat the barbecue. If you are using coals, wait until they turn white. If you are indoors, heat a griddle pan. Cut four pieces of foil that will easily wrap a piece of salmon and lay them on the work surface. Spread a little butter onto the centre of each piece of foil to stop the salmon sticking. Lay the salmon on top. Mix the soy with the honey and divide it between the parcels, pouring it over the salmon. Dot any remaining butter on top and then fold the foil around the salmon tightly to make a parcel.
• Put the parcels on the barbecue or griddle and cook for 5-10 mins. Check one parcel to see how it's getting along but be careful - it will be hot. Once the salmon is cooked, open the parcels and scatter some sesame and spring onion into each.
• Mix the cucumber with a few drops of sesame oil and season with a little salt. Serve the salmon with the cucumber salad.

SALMON, CRANBERRY & COUSCOUS PARCELS

Steps:

• Boil the kettle. Put the couscous, cranberries and spices in a large bowl. Dot with the butter and pour over 350ml boiling water. Cover immediately with cling film and leave for 5 mins to steam. Remove the film and fluff with a fork to loosen the couscous grains. Cool, stir in the pine nuts and herbs, then season to taste. Cut 6 squares of baking parchment about 30 x 30cm.
• Season the salmon fillets, spoon the couscous in mounds in the centre of the parchment squares, then dot with a little butter. Top each with a piece of salmon, scatter with a little orange zest and drizzle with a little juice. Fold the sides of the paper over, then fold up the ends to make a parcel. Tie with string and secure with a bow. Stir together the cranberry sauce, orange zest and juice, then set aside in a serving bowl. The parcels can be chilled for up to 1 day. Be sure to remove them from the fridge 20 mins before cooking.
• Heat oven to 200C/180C fan/gas 6. Put the parcels on a baking sheet in the middle of the oven and cook for 15 mins, or 20 mins if you prefer your salmon well done. Pop the parcels onto plates and let your guests unwrap their own supper. Serve with Garlic & feta broccoli and the cranberry & orange sauce.

SALMON & WATERCRESS PARCELS

Steps:

• Melt butter in a pan, then stir in oil. Mix together the crème fraîche and lemon zest. Unwrap the pastry and loosely cover with damp kitchen paper. Place a sheet of filo on your work surface, then cut it in half to make 2 squares. Brush 1 square with some butter mix, then top with the other square.
• Divide the salmon into 8 portions, and arrange a portion at one end of the pastry, leaving a 2cm gap around the edges. Scatter over some watercress, crème fraîche and seasoning. Fold up edges to enclose the filling. Repeat for other parcels. Bake or wrap in cling film or freezer bags and freeze.
• To cook straight away, heat oven to 190C/170C fan/gas 5. Place the parcels on a lightly greased baking sheet, seam side down, and brush with butter mix. Bake for 20-25 mins until the pastry is crisp and salmon cooked through. To cook from frozen, heat oven to 180C/160C fan/ gas 4. Place the parcels on a baking sheet and cover with foil. Bake for 35 mins, then remove the foil and increase the temperature to 220C/200C fan/gas 8. Brush with butter mix and bake for 20 mins more until golden. Serve with boiled new potatoes and broccoli.

SALMON - POTATO PARCELS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 355°F.
• Cut 4 x 30 cms squares of non stick baking paper.
• Lay potato on centre of each.
• Top with broccolini and salmon.
• Combine butter, rind, chives, salt and pepper in a bowl and spread onto salmon fillets.
• Fold paper up to form sealed parcels.
• Place, seam side up on a baking tray.
• Bake 20 minutes, rest parcels 5 minutes before opening.

WILD SALMON PARCELS WITH DILL-SHALLOT BUTTER

Steps:

• Heat oven to 375°F. In small bowl, beat all Dill-Shallot Butter ingredients with electric mixer on medium speed until blended; set aside.
• Cut 12 (15x10-inch) pieces of cooking parchment paper. Fold each piece in half crosswise and crease, then open again. Place 1 salmon fillet near fold. Sprinkle each fillet with 1/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper; spread evenly with Dill-Shallot Butter. Top with lemon slices. Fold paper; seal edges well with narrow folds. Place packets on 2 large cookie sheets.
• Place 1 pan on middle oven rack and another on lower oven rack. Bake 12 minutes. Switch pans; bake 11 minutes longer or until fish flakes easily with fork.

SALMON PARCELS

Steps:

• Season the fish with salt.
• Take two phyllo sheets and fold in half. Lay a piece of salmon on the phyllo, take care to tuck any tail piece under the salmon.
• Top each piece of salmon with at tablespoon of the pesto.
• Draw the phyllo up around the salmon and make a "knot" by twisting the phyllo so it stays in place.
• With scissors cut off any excess phyllo from the knot.
• Place each parcel on a non-stick cookie sheet. Refrigerate (covered with plastic wrap) until ready to cook.
• Heat your oven to 400°F Drizzle or spray the olive oil over each parcel.
• Cook in the middle of the oven for 15 minutes or until each parcel is golden brown.

SALMON & LEEK PARCELS

Steps:

• Heat oven to 200C/fan 180C/gas 6. Put the leeks into a large saucepan with 3 tbsp water and a couple of knobs of butter. Cover, then cook for 10 mins until tender. Remove from the pan, allow to cool, then mix with the crème fraîche and some seasoning.
• To assemble the parcels, brush a sheet of pastry with melted butter, then lay 2 more sheets on top, brushing butter between each layer. Place a salmon fillet in the centre, season, then spoon over half the leek mix. Fold the ends over the top, pull up the sides and scrunch together to enclose. Repeat.
• Brush both the parcels with melted butter. Put onto a lightly greased baking sheet, then cook for 20-25 mins until browned and crisp. Delicious served with a green salad.