Salmon Fillets, Brussel Sprouts and Onion Baked In Parchment Bags... Easy Peasy!

I went to see some good friends in San Antonio and when I arrived they had THIS scrumptious, easy-peasy dinner ready for me. I had never used parchment bags before but they convinced me I had been missing plenty. The best part about this meal is that you can prepare it ahead of time and stick it the fridge until later, when you're ready to bake. Same day, of course. It's almost as good as having the evening off from cooking.

As I left their home with recipe in hand, I couldn't wait to get home and try my own hand at this quick and easy recipe. My friends even gave me a stack of parchment bags to start me off. On my drive home I realized the possibilities of what I could bake in the bags, was endless.

So, let's get you started, shall we?

Salmon Fillets, Brussels Sprouts And Onions:

Ingredients:

Salmon fillets - two

2 parchment bags

Brussels Sprouts - use desired amount, halved

slices of onion - use desired amount

extra virgin olive oil (or slices of butter)

Directions:

1. For each bag, scatter sliced onions around the bottom of the bag.

2. Place salmon fillets on top of onions.

3. Next, scatter the halved sprouts on top of the fillets and throughout the bag.

4. Drizzle the olive over the top of the pile.

5. Salt and pepper to taste.

6. Fold closed the opening as tight as possible. I just use staples.

7. Bake in preheated 400 degree oven for 20 minutes.

8. Open bags and transfer to plates. Serve with rice or bread.

Maple Glazed Salmon With Grilled Green Beans & Mushrooms

Sometimes you just stumble onto a new recipe that really *Wows* everyone and baby, this is it. The maple syrup glaze is the perfect compliment to the salmon and the grilled vegetables are the perfect side dish, for a nice, light dinner. I found this recipe at a wonderful blog called Closet Cooking. I pretty much made up the recipe for the green beans.


When I made this for dinner Saturday night, there wasn't even a morsel left on either of our plates. Frankly, I was ready to lick the remaining maple syrup off my plate, but restrained myself. I can't begin to tell you how delicious this is! So, you just need to try it for yourself.
 

Ingredients:  

For The Salmon:
1 large Salmon filet
1/4-cup maple syrup
2 tablespoons of light soy sauce
1 teaspoon of grated ginger (optional)  

Directions:

1. Marinate the salmon in the maple, soy sauce, ginger, mixture for 20+ minutes.

2. Cook the salmon in a preheated oven set to broil for 5 to 10 minutes. Pour maple mixture over salmon several times during cooking.

3. Place individual servings of salmon on plate and pour over the top of salmon, letting it drip down onto the plate.  

Ingredients:

For The Grilled Green Beans & Mushrooms:
1-cup of chopped onions
1 large Portobella mushroom, chopped
1/2 pound fresh green beans, washed & trimmed
sea salt
fresh ground pepper
olive oil (garlic flavored)

Directions:

1. Take an extra large sheet of aluminum foil and make a tray with sides. Spray bottom with cooking spray.

2. Pour garlic oil into tray and add veggies.

3. Gently toss veggies with your hands until all are lightly coated with garlic oil.

4. Sprinkle with sea salt and fresh ground black pepper.

5. Add another piece of doubled foil to the top and seal all the way around.

6. Place package of aluminum foil on preheated grill and cook for 15 minutes.

7. Turn the package over and cook for an additional 10 minutes.

8. Be careful when opening package as the hot steam builds up during cooking.