Microwave Salmon Packet with Pre-Cut Vegetables
3min
5min
2
838
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Chef's Note
For extra flavor with zero effort, sprinkle a pinch of dried herbs like dill or Italian seasoning over the salmon before cooking.
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Ingredients
12 oz salmon fillets
10 oz pre-cut mixed vegetables (broccoli, carrots, cauliflower)
2 tsp lemon juice
2 tsp olive oil
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
2 sheets parchment paper
8.8 oz microwave-ready brown rice
Instructions
- 1
Place each 6 oz salmon fillet on its own sheet of parchment paper.
- 2
Divide the 10 oz pre-cut vegetables equally between the two sheets, placing them alongside the salmon.
- 3
Drizzle 1 tsp lemon juice over each salmon fillet.
- 4
Drizzle 1 tsp olive oil over each portion of vegetables.
- 5
Sprinkle 1/8 tsp salt and 1/8 tsp black pepper over each salmon and vegetable portion.
- 6
Fold the parchment paper over the salmon and vegetables and fold the edges to create sealed packets.
- 7
Place one packet in the microwave and cook on high for 3 minutes.
- 8
While the first packet cooks, prepare the 8.8 oz microwave-ready brown rice according to package directions (typically 90 seconds).
- 9
Carefully open the first packet (watch for steam) and check if salmon is opaque throughout. If not, reseal and microwave for an additional 30-60 seconds.
- 10
Repeat steps 7 and 9 with the second packet.
- 11
Serve each salmon and vegetable packet with half of the cooked brown rice.
Nutrition Information (per serving)
838
52g
94g
28g
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