CUISINE DU JARDIN with Chef Manu- Salmon en Papillote (in paper) with Dill & Thyme
Featured Recipe Exclusively for McDonald Garden Center
Salmon en Papillote with Dill and Thyme
This simple and classic French fish dish is traditionally steamed in the oven using parchment paper (hence the name), but you may also use aluminum foil (pictured) if you want to add additional oils and/or wine, as this recipe calls for. Typically served in paper or foil after cooking, salmon en papillote ‘s fragrant and beautiful presentation always makes it an esteemed, polished, and sought-after choice for dinner parties.
ingredients
• 4 (5oz) portions of wild salmon
• 3 beefsteak tomatoes (thinly sliced)
• 4 carrots (shredded)
• 2 tablespoons snipped Savor Edibles PICKLE ME™ Dill
• 2 tablespoons snipped Savor Edibles THYME FOR EVERYTHING™ Thyme
• salt
• freshly-ground black pepper
• olive oil
• white wine
1. Preheat oven to 350°F
2. Place shredded carrots and tomatoes on 4 individually cut, generously-sized, aluminum foil squares and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
3. Place salmon on top and season with salt, pepper, olive oil, and a teaspoon of white wine per serving.
4. Add dill and thyme,
5. Close aluminum foil, making sure there are no open spaces for liquid to escape.
6. Cook in the oven for 40 minutes.
7. Serve in foil or garnished on plate (as pictured)
Garnish:
mushrooms (raw)
McDonald Garden Center tomato salsa
capers
green onions
Savor Edibles THYME FOR EVERYTHING™ Thyme
Savor Edibles PICKLE ME™ Dill
olive oil
Bon Appétit!
About the Chef: Manuel Molion was born and raised in Metz, France. He attended the Culinary School of Metz (Ecole hôtelière) from 1993-1995 and has served the French Navy (Marine Nationale) for over 20 years. He is currently the chef de cuisine for the French commander of NATO in Norfolk, VA. Chef Manu has cooked in famous kitchens all over the world and his guest list includes kings, dignitaries, and celebrities of all nations. Notable diners include French Presidents Jacques Chirac and Nicholas Sarkozy, the President of Singapore, King of Spain, King of Norway, Mrs. Condoleezza Rice, and Mrs. Hillary Clinton. Chef Manu is the exclusive chef for McDonald Garden Center.
