Asian Style Salmon Packets

When I saw this recipe for Asian Style Salmon Packets in the February-March 2017 issue of Taste of Home I just knew I had to try it. It was easily adjusted for cooking for two and it took less than a half an hour to prepare. Perfect for a busy weeknight! These Asian style salmon packets have a wonderful combination of citrus and spiciness. Plus clean up is a breeze, what’s not to like! I decided to prepare this recipe for my daughter when we were visiting her in the Seattle area. Salmon is in abundance on the west coast and there are many sources of fresh fish to enjoy. I had no trouble convincing my daughter to let me cook this meal for her.

Asian Style Salmon Packets

Ingredients:

4 slices of sweet onion
4 salmon fillets (6oz each)
3 Tbsp chili sauce
1 Tbsp lime juice
1 Tbsp sesame oil
1 garlic clove, minced
1 tsp mustard seed
1 tsp ginger, minced
½ tsp black pepper
Sesame seeds
Chopped fresh mint
Grated lime peel

Directions:

Preheat your oven to 400 degrees. Place each onion slice on a double thickness of heavy-duty aluminum foil (about 12 inches square) Top with a salmon fillet.

Combine the next 7 ingredients; spoon over the salmon fillets. Fold foil over the top and crimp the edges to seal.

Place on a baking sheet. Bake until the fish flakes easily with a fork, about 15-20 minutes. Open the foil packets carefully and serve with mint and lime peel.

Delicious served over some hot rice cooked with chicken broth and flavored with fresh cilantro.

The recipe serves four people but is easily doubled or halved depending on how many people you are serving. There were four of us eating this delicious Asian Style Salmon and everyone enjoyed it. There were no leftovers at all!