Salmon Al Cartoccio (Oven Steamed Salmon)
Salmon Al Cartoccio also known as “Salmon in a Bag” is an Italian method of steaming salmon in the oven. Moist and flaky, drizzled with olive oil and lemon.
Servings: 1 serving
Calories: 414kcal
Ingredients
- 1 large salmon fillet 8 ounces
- 1 orange or lemon
- 2 cups baby spinach
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 4 cloves minced garlic
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven or air fryer to 400 °F. On your kitchen counter, spread out a large sheet of parchment paper, big enough to easily envelop the entire piece of salmon.
- Thinly slice 1 orange or lemon and lay it on the top half of the parchment paper.
- Layer 2 cups baby spinach over the slices.
- Rub Salt and pepper over 1 large salmon fillet on all sides. Lay the salmon on top of the spinach and sprinkle 4 cloves minced garlic over it.
- Drizzle with 1 tablespoon olive oil.
- Take the bottom half of the parchment sheet and fold it up to the top half so that it fully covers the salmon. Starting at one corner, crease the paper together and continue all the way up the seam so that it forms a dumpling-shaped packet that securely holds the salmon inside. (See step-by-step photos in the post above.)
- Bake or air fry the salmon for 10 to 14 minutes. Transfer the paper packet to a plate and unwrap it at the dining table to enjoy the beautiful aroma as you open it up.
Notes
- Salt & Pepper: Season according to your preference. For 8 ounces of salmon, I usually use ⅓ teaspoon each of salt and ground black pepper.
Nutrition
Calories: 414kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 37g | Fat: 25g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Monounsaturated Fat: 14g | Cholesterol: 94mg | Sodium: 164mg | Potassium: 1296mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 5708IU | Vitamin C: 51mg | Calcium: 117mg | Iron: 4mg