Spicy Citrus Baked Salmon Packets are made with succulent salmon topped with sweet red ruby grapefruit, ginger, jalapeño and aromatics wrapped in a packet and baked in just 10 minutes in the oven.
Spicy Citrus Baked Salmon Packets for the Win!
Are you ready to eat healthy, lean, spa food that makes you feel like you on holiday in the comfort of your own home? How outrageously delicious does that sound?!
EASY
HEALTHY
FRESH
SEASONAL
GLUTEN-FREE
DAIRY-FREE
PALEO
WHOLE 30
PESCETARIAN
LOW-CARB
and flipping delectable.
Spicy Citrus Baked Salmon Packets are full on flavor, full on GOOD for YOU with heart healthy omega-3 fatty acids and warming spices to get your energizer running.
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Fish Packets
You can literally throw anything your little heart desires in these Spicy Citrus Baked Salmon Packets. Using a packet made with either parchment/waxed paper or aluminum foil is like giving your fish a little steam bath. All of the juices and aromatics stay right in the bag and your fish stays really tender and succulent. In French, the fancy word for cooking in parchment paper is called "en Papillote". Cooking Salmon en Papillote is just one of the 10 Different Ways to Cook Salmon.
Do you have 20 minutes?
Then you can make a full and complete meal. We served our Spicy Citrus Baked Salmon Packets with a side of fresh stir-fried spinach with garlic and a side of lime-cilantro rice. You can save yourself a few minutes and prepare the rice and packets the day before and then just bake the day of.
We saw sweet red ruby filled with extra vitamin C grapefruits on sale and their natural sweetness is the perfect match for these spicy citrus baked salmon packets. You could also use a mixture of oranges, lemons, pomelos or limes for your packets.
Cilantro and Grapefruit
Have you ever tried coriander (cilantro) together with sweet grapefruit? Oh my, get ready as your taste buds are in for a real treat. We used freshly ground coriander seeds to bake in the parchment and then used fresh finely chopped cilantro stems to garnish.
Yes! We used the stems. Waste not - Want not! You are going to be shocked how much flavor is in the stems. If you ever buy the whole fresh cilantro/coriander, with the roots, save the white roots. The roots of the fresh coriander/cilantro makes a fabulous curry paste when mixed with other aromatics.
Citrus fruits are in season. If you are need of a spa like dinner without leaving the comfort of your home, then you are going to love our Sensational Summer Citrus Salmon and Pineapple Glazed Salmon.
Did you know that eating a little bit of chili helps boost your metabolism?
Chilis increase heat and body temperature and have the amazing effect of making you feel fuller faster. We used jalapeño as that was available and cheap at the market but feel free to use other chilis per your heat desire or even dried crushed red pepper.
In addition, we sliced super thin slices of fresh ginger as ginger and citrus are a lovely complement to each other. Ginger is warming and helps with digestion. Remember, if you need to used dried ginger only use about ⅓ the amount as dried is very potent.
You can bake your little spicy citrus baked salmon packets in the oven, a toaster oven, in a fish oven (if you are living in Japan) or even throw them on a grill. Cleanup is a snap as we just serve it right in the parchment paper.
Check out some of our other Popular Fish Recipes
Healthy Mediterranean Baked Fish
Mediterranean Red Snapper Packets
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Spicy Citrus Baked Salmon Packets
Ingredients
- 8 sheets Parchment paper/aluminum foil
double layers - 12 oz Salmon filets
all bones removed about 3 ounces per person - 1 inch Ginger
knob fresh peeled and sliced thinly (or ⅓ teaspoon dried ground) - ¼ Onion
small red peeled and sliced in half moons thin - 2 cloves Garlic
minced fresh (1 teaspoon ground dried) - 1 Grapefruit segmented (reserve the juice from the scraps of grapefruit)
- 1 Jalapeno
sliced seeds removed or can use ½ teaspoon dried ground chili flakes or to desired heat level) - ½ teaspoon Coriander
dried ground - Salt and pepper to taste
to taste - Coriander stem sliced ultra fine for garish - optional
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F ( 176 C) Cut a double piece of parchment paper or aluminum foil large enough to fold over and crimp and crimp the edges.
- Place a salmon fillet on top of doubled up parchment paper and top with ginger, onion, garlic, grapefruit segments, grapefruit juice, jalapeno, dried crushed coriander, salt and pepper to taste.
- Wrap up salmon packets by first bring up the two edges lengthwise and fold and crimp over edges at least twice. Go to the 2 ends of the fish on parchment paper and fold over twice or crimp over the ends to prevent the juices from coming out.
- Place the fish packets on a baking sheet or baking pan and depending on size of salmon fillets bake about 10 -11 minutes or until fish flakes easily with fork.
- Serve fish packets to your guests right in the packet or on top of sautéed spinach for a healthy spa dinner. Garnish with cilantro stems finely chopped. Enjoy!
Eha says
Interesting ! Had somehow missed this last time you posted it and welcome the recipe to try as another way of preparing the salmon oft around or, I daresay, other fish as well using the same methodology. I normally tend to steam most fish, oft with some of your ingredients but find the 'parcel'-way of cooking a fun change especially when sharing the food with others. Have not used grapefruit much in cooking but would love to taste especially when combined with my beloved coriander ! Shall try . . . combine with whatever 'noble grain' first comes to hand . . . thanks !
HWC Magazine says
Hi there Eha. We think Steamed fish is fantastic too. Actually when you parcel the fish it is getting steamed in it's own cute little package. Makes for really easy cleanup and that is always a winner for us. Grapefruit is one of those very underutilized fruits. Because it is a little naturally sweet and a little sour, it is lovely in this spicy citrus baked salmon packet. Stay tuned as we have another grapefruit/pomelo recipe coming your way soon from Thailand. Take Care
Aubry says
My sister makes fish in packets on the grill -- I have to remember to try this in the summer time. I wonder if this can be done in the overn too>?
HWC Magazine says
Hi there Aubry. Spicy citrus baked salmon packet are easy to make either in the oven or on the grill. Check out our recipe directions above for details. Let us know if you have any questions. Take Care
GiGi Eats Celebrities says
I look at salmon and I melt. Melt into a big pile of LUSH because I love salmon so so so so so so so so so so so so so much!
HWC Magazine says
Thank you Gigi! We remembered that you are a huge salmon fan and will be sure to make this for you whenever you are in this part of the world. Take care
Maggie | Omnivore's Cookbook says
Congratulations for the new design! It is so beautiful and clean, and I really love it 🙂
Sharing the recipe now!
HWC Magazine says
Thank you Maggie! We are delighted to have a fresh new start and vision.
ms-havachat says
Looks delicious! Will be adding a few ingredients to the shopping list 🙂
HWC Magazine says
Thanks so much Shelley!
Natasha @ saltandlavender.com says
I love easy salmon recipes! This looks delicious. 🙂
HWC Magazine says
Thank you very much Natasha. 20 minute meals are perfect when life is busy. Wishing you a super weekend!
Liz Weber Berg says
Such lovely flavors and a gorgeous presentation!!!
HWC Magazine says
Thank you Liz! Low carb and loving it... swim suit season is right around the corner.. Take care
Karen (Back Road Journal) says
Hi Bobbie, Good luck with your new venture, you have been missed. What a colorful presentation this meal makes on the bed of spinach.
HWC Magazine says
Thank you Karen! We are really excited to be a part of this new project. Happy Saturday to you!
Gerlinde de Broekert says
Your salmon looks fantastic. I love to cook fish in parchment , its so tasty and healthy. I hope to try this recipe soon.
HWC Magazine says
Hi there Gerlinde! Thank you very much. Trying to get everyone in the spring mood, even if there is snow on the ground. Wishing you a super weekend!