Last Updated on September 11, 2025
Bring a touch of elegance to dinner with this Salmon in Papillote! Delicate sockeye salmon is gently steamed in parchment with butter, spinach, and shallots, locking in incredible flavor. Served over a silky sweet corn purée and paired with golden-seared zucchini, it’s fresh, vibrant, and the perfect mix of light and luxurious.
Salmon in Papillote with Sweet Corn Puree and Seared Zucchini
This Salmon in Papillote is elegance made easy! Tender sockeye salmon steams in parchment with butter, shallots, and spinach, keeping it juicy and full of flavor. Paired with a silky sweet corn purée and golden-seared zucchini, it’s fresh, vibrant, and dinner party–ready any night of the week!
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Servings: 2
Ingredients
- 2 ButcherBox Sockeye Salmon fillets
- 1-2 peeled shallots (thinly sliced)
- Handful of spinach
- 1 zucchini
- 3 corn cobs
- 2 oz cream cheese
- 1/2 tbsp finely chopped parsley
- 1 oz butter
- Salt & pepper to taste
- ButcherBox Anything Seasoning
- Truffle salt (optional, for finishing)
Instructions
Preparation:
- Remove salmon from the fridge for 15–20 minutes before cooking. Pat dry and season with ButcherBox Anything Seasoning.
- Slice shallots thinly and set aside.
- Quarter zucchini lengthwise into eighths. Season with salt and pepper.
- Remove corn kernels by standing cob upright and slicing downward.
How to Cook:
- Place kernels in a small pot, add just enough water to barely cover, and bring to a boil. Reduce to simmer until the water is nearly gone.
- Fill a medium pot halfway with water, place the steamer basket on top, and bring to a gentle simmer.
- Fold a piece of parchment paper in half like a book and crease firmly.
- Open and place 2 slices of butter near the crease, then lay seasoned salmon on top.
- Add shallots, spinach, and one more slice of butter over the salmon.
- Fold into a sealed half-moon packet using small overlapping pleats around the edge.
- Place the packet in the steamer basket. Cover and steam on medium-low heat for 10 minutes.
- Blend the cooked corn with cream cheese and a small pat of butter until smooth.
- Pass through a sieve for extra silkiness. Stir in chopped parsley.
- Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Add a high-heat cooking fat (e.g., avocado oil).
- Sear zucchini pieces on all sides until golden and tender. Remove from heat.
- Spoon corn purée in the center of the plate. Lean zucchini around the edge.
- Carefully remove salmon from parchment and place just off-center on the purée.
- Drizzle any buttery juices from the papillote over the top. Finish with truffle salt if desired.
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Chef Travis is a skilled chef and recipe developer with a passion for high-quality ingredients and bold flavors. With a background in professional kitchens, he creates approachable yet elevated dishes that inspire home cooks to experiment with new techniques and enjoy the art of cooking.
