Breastfeeding Friendly Salmon en Papillote with Asparagus

Salmon is one of the most nourishing proteins you can reach for when you're feeding both yourself and a baby, and this steamed-in-parchment method keeps every bit of that goodness locked in. The packets trap moisture and flavor together, so the fish comes out silky and tender without any added heaviness. A bright turmeric-ginger oil coats each fillet before it goes in the oven, bringing anti-inflammatory ingredients that are genuinely useful during the postpartum period. Fresh asparagus steams right alongside the salmon, meaning you get a complete, vegetable-forward meal from a single sheet pan. Lemon rounds and sliced garlic layer in brightness and depth, so the dish feels restaurant-worthy even on a tired weeknight. Because everything is sealed inside its own parchment pouch, there's no butter, no heavy cream, and no guesswork — just clean, whole ingredients doing exactly what they're supposed to do. Tear open the packet at the table and let the fragrant steam do the announcing for you.

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