Artificial Food Coloring Free Salmon en Papillote with Asparagus
Cooking fish at home should feel like a treat, not a guessing game about what's hiding in a sauce or seasoning blend. This parchment-baked method locks in every bit of flavor using nothing but whole, recognizable ingredients — olive oil, fresh ginger, garlic, turmeric, lemon, and crisp asparagus. The turmeric-ginger oil that gets spooned over each fillet before sealing the packet is the real star, giving the salmon a warm, golden depth that looks and tastes far more impressive than the effort involved. Because everything steams together inside its own little parcel, the fish stays incredibly moist and the asparagus turns perfectly tender without any added sauces or packaged seasonings that might sneak in unwanted dyes. Opening the puffed packets at the table is a genuinely satisfying moment — a rush of fragrant steam, bright lemon, and herb-flecked fish ready to eat straight from the parchment. It's an elegant, fuss-free dinner that happens to be completely free of artificial colors by design, not by compromise.
About FigFig is a food discovery app that helps you find foods and recipes that fit your dietary needs. Whether you have food allergies, intolerances, or follow a specific diet, Fig makes it easy to eat with confidence.
Learn more →Ingredients
4 servings
- 4 salmon fillets (6 oz each), skin-on or skinless
- 1 lb asparagus, tough ends snapped off
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil, divided
- 4 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, peeled and finely grated
- ½ tsp ground turmeric
- ¼ tsp black pepper, freshly ground
- ¾ tsp salt
- 1 lemon, thinly sliced into rounds
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 2 tbsp fresh flat-leaf parsley, roughly chopped (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 400°F (205°C). Cut four sheets of parchment paper, each about 15 inches long. Fold each sheet in half to crease the center, then open them flat on a baking sheet.
- 2
In a small bowl, stir together 2 tablespoons of the olive oil, the lemon juice, grated ginger, turmeric, black pepper, and 1/2 teaspoon of the salt until combined.
Want the full recipe?
Create a Fig account for step-by-step instructions, access to our full recipe library, and more!