Ginger Lime Salmon Parcels

These tasty salmon portions, steamed with  vegetables inside parchment paper are a healthy option for either a family supper or a fancy dinner party. As a dinner party entree, they are ideal because they can be prepared in advance and then popped into a hot oven when guests arrive.

Lime, ginger, cumin and sesame oil add extra flavour to the delicate salmon and the red and yellow peppers add a little healthy sweetness as well. We serves the salmon with some simple rice noodles but a side salad is also a good choice to accompany this tasty dish.

Serves 4

4 six ounce salmon portions, about an inch thick

Toss together:

1 small red pepper, julienned

1 small yellow pepper, julienned

2 cloves minced garlic

2 tbsp finely grated fresh ginger

1/2 tsp toasted sesame oil

juice of one lime

finely grated zest of 1/2 lime

2 tbsp light soy sauce

1/2 tsp white pepper

1/2 sp ground cumin

3 tbsp fresh chopped chives

Place each of the salmon portions on a square of parchment paper. Top with the vegetable mixture. Bring two sides of the paper together and roll the paper together to about an inch above the peppers and salmon. Tuck the two open ends of the paper underneath the salmon.

Place the salmon parcels an inch or two apart on a baking sheet and bake at 375 degrees F for 20-25 minutes depending upon the thickness of the salmon. Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.