Pistachio Free Salmon en Papillote with Asparagus

Cooking fish at home can feel intimidating, but this steamed-in-parchment method is genuinely foolproof and produces results that look far more impressive than the effort involved. Each fillet sits on a bed of asparagus and gets wrapped in its own little parcel with garlic, fresh ginger, turmeric, and bright lemon rounds — then the oven does all the work. The sealed packet traps every drop of moisture and flavor, so when you tear it open at the table, the salmon is perfectly tender and the asparagus is crisp-tender and fragrant. The turmeric-ginger oil that gets spooned over the fish before sealing is the real star here, giving the whole dish a warm, golden depth that feels almost restaurant-worthy. Every ingredient in this recipe is straightforward and tree-nut-free by nature, so there's no need to scrutinize labels or worry about cross-contact from shared processing facilities. It's an elegant weeknight dinner that comes together with minimal cleanup — just fold, bake, and serve straight from the parchment.

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