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    Home » Recipe Index » Seafood Dishes

    Baked Salmon in a "Bag"

    February 5, 2020 Updated September 14, 2022 By Rebecca One Pot/One Pan Meals, Pantry Dinners, Seafood Dishes

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    salmon, lemon slices, and broccoli in parchment paper with text overlay

    This easy baked salmon in a bag is bursting with flavor and moisture, you wouldn't believe how easy it is and that it takes just 25 minutes. It's cooked in parchment paper to maintain moisture without any effort. Plus, it's got the easiest clean up ever.

    salmon in a bag made of parchment paper on a plate with other ingredients around it

    [This salmon in a bag recipe was originally posted in November 2018. It has been updated with new photos, cooking instructions, expert tips, FAQ, related recipes, video and ways to repurpose/use up ingredients]

    Table of contents

    • How will this quick baked salmon make your life easier?
    • What makes this salmon so good?
    • How do I make baked salmon in a paper bag?
    • Substitutions/Tips
    • FAQ
    • How can I repurpose this baked salmon?
    • What can I make with leftover ingredients?

    How will this quick baked salmon make your life easier?

    This baked salmon in a 'bag' is cooked in parchment paper that turns into a bag to keep all the moisture inside. You can use an oven bag, but parchment paper is probably in more kitchens and easy to use.

    This baked salmon in a bag requires just a few easy slices of vegetables and a couple ingredients that can be assembled directly in the bag. It's assembled in just 5-10 minutes, and requires nearly no clean-up. it's perfect for a quick weeknight meal.

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    • Sheet Pan Maple Mustard Salmon
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    What makes this salmon so good?

    • Salmon
    • Potato
    • Seasonal vegetables
    • Lemon
    • Olive oil
    • Red wine vinegar
    • Italian seasonings

    How do I make baked salmon in a paper bag?

    thinly sliced potatoes on a cutting board

    Start to make your baked salmon in a 'bag' by preheating the oven to 425 degrees F. Thinly slice a russet potato, vegetables, and ½ lemon. Set aside. Slice them thinly so they cook quickly.

    two hands pressing down parchment paper onto a baking sheet

    Set one long piece of parchment paper on a cookie sheet.

    Place thinly sliced potatoes on parchment paper (and flat vegetables if any), then place 4 oz salmon fillet on top of potatoes, skin side down. Top with other vegetables, if any.

    sliced potatoes with salmon then broccoli and lemons on top of parchment paper

    Drizzle olive oil, red wine vinegar*, Italian seasoning, and a pinch of each salt & pepper over salmon. Place lemon slices from lemon on top of salmon.

    salmon in parchment paper on a baking sheet

    To close packet, fold parchment paper over salmon and vegetables, then tuck one corner under itself, continue to fold paper at an angle so it's tightly secured. Tuck final piece of paper under whole packet so it's secure. Refer to photo above. 

    Place in oven, and cook for 15-18 minutes, or until vegetables are fork tender, or cut easily with your fork. Salmon will be done cooking by this point. Serve your baked salmon in a 'bag' and enjoy.

    Substitutions/Tips

    • Thinly sliced potatoes will cook fastest.
    • Swap salmon for any other similarly thick fish fillet.
    • Swap russet potatoes for yukon gold, fingerling, or red potatoes.
    • Use seasonal vegetables like zucchini, asparagus, onions, carrots, broccoli, cauliflower, etc
    • Swap red wine vinegar for white wine, chicken broth, or white wine vinegar.
    • Other great add-ins: add extra potatoes/vegetables, place a pat of butter on top of salmon, parmesan cheese.

    FAQ

    How do you cook salmon in a sealed bag?

    You can cook salmon in a sealed OVEN SAFE bag or in parchment paper by adding salmon, vegetables, a bit of liquid, and any other seasonings to your bag/parchment paper. Seal it off and bake on a baking sheet.

    This salmon in a bag recipe is a good example of how to bake it.

    What temp should salmon be cooked?

    Fish should be cooked to 145 degrees (internal temperature). Check temp in the thickest part with an instant read thermometer or other thermometer.

    What goes with baked salmon?

    Bake vegetables with your baked salmon to make for a quick and easy dinner + clean up. Any vegetable is great with baked salmon. serve baked salmon with pasta, potatoes or over greens for a salad.

    Can you eat the grey part of salmon?

    If you've eaten salmon, you've probably seen that sliver of grey salmon between the pink meat and the skin. This grey meat may have more intense flavor than other parts, but is safe and ok to eat.

    baked salmon, lemon slices, and broccoli in parchment paper

    How can I repurpose this baked salmon?

    • Serve it over pasta
    • Serve it with mashed potatoes
    • Shred salmon and add to a salad

    What can I make with leftover ingredients?

    • Salmon: Sheet Pan Maple Mustard Salmon, Pan Seared Salmon w/ Summer Salad
    • Potatoes: Cheesy Garlic Mashed Potatoes & Roasted Winter Vegetables
    • Lemon: Pan Seared Salmon w/ Summer Salad, 5 Minute Strawberry Sauce, Sparkling Berry Lemonade, Passion Tea Lemonade, Corn & Zucchini Salad, Beet & Arugula Salad, and Red White & Blue Popsicles.

    Did you make this baked salmon in a bag? Leave me a comment & rating to share how it turned out!

    salmon with broccoli and lemon slices in parchment paper
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    5 from 8 votes

    Easy Baked Salmon in a Bag

    This easy baked salmon in a bag recipe is bursting with flavor and moisture, you wouldn't believe how easy it is, or that it's done in less than 25 minutes. It's cooked in parchment paper to maintain moisture without any effort. Plus, it's got the easiest clean up ever.
    Course Main Course
    Cuisine American, French
    Prep Time 5 minutes
    Cook Time 15 minutes
    Total Time 20 minutes
    Servings 2 people
    Author Rebecca

    Equipment

    • knife
    • cutting board
    • Measuring Cups
    • Measuring Spoons
    • Parchment Paper
    • baking sheet

    Ingredients

    • 4 ounce wild salmon fillet thawed
    • ½ whole potato yukon gold or russet
    • 1 cup chopped seasonal vegetables zucchini, broccoli, cauliflower, carrots, cabbage, etc
    • ½ lemon
    • 1 tablespoon olive oil
    • 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar or white wine
    • ½ tablespoon Italian seasonings
    • salt, pepper to taste

    Instructions

    • Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Thinly slice ½ russet potato, 1 c vegetables, and ½ lemon. Set aside.
    • Set one long piece of parchment paper on a cookie sheet.
    • Place slices of ½ potato on parchment paper (and flat vegetables if any), then place 4 oz salmon filet on top of potatoes, skin side down. Top with other vegetables, if any.
    • Drizzle 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar*, ½ tablespoon Italian seasoning, and a pinch of each salt & pepper over salmon. Place lemon slices from ½ lemon on top of salmon.
    • To close packet, fold parchment paper over salmon and vegetables, then tuck one corner under itself, continue to fold paper at an angle so it's tightly secured. Tuck final piece of paper under whole packet so it's secure. You're essentially folding each side onto the last side you folded. That ensures it's all closed up. Refer to photo of enclosed packet for how it's supposed to look before it goes in the oven. 
    • Place in oven, and cook for 15-18 minutes, or until vegetables are fork tender, or cut easily with your fork. Salmon will be done cooking by this point. Serve and enjoy.

    Video

    Salmon Baked in Parchment Paper

    Notes

    • Thinly sliced potatoes will cook fastest.
    • Swap russet potatoes for yukon gold, fingerling, or red potatoes.
    • Use seasonal vegetables like zucchini, asparagus, onions, carrots, broccoli, cauliflower, etc
    • Swap red wine vinegar for white wine, chicken broth, or white wine vinegar.

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    About Rebecca

    Welcome! I’m Rebecca, a food loving dietitian. On Nourish Nutrition, you’ll find real, quick, and nourishing recipes for one that'll get you to want to cook for yourself, because you deserve it.

    Reader Interactions

    Comments

    1. Liz says

      November 01, 2017 at 11:25 am

      5 stars
      Gosh you do make it look so easy! I guess there are no excuses for me now for not eating more salmon!

      Reply
      • Rebecca says

        November 03, 2017 at 12:35 pm

        thanks Liz! Same here, no reason to not

        Reply
    2. Abbey Sharp says

      November 01, 2017 at 2:03 pm

      5 stars
      I'm so curious! I've cooked fish on parchment paper but never wrapped up like that! This is a must try 🙂

      Reply
      • Rebecca says

        November 03, 2017 at 12:35 pm

        ya try it! it seals in all the moisture & flavor... it's amazing

        Reply
    3. Mikki says

      November 01, 2017 at 3:31 pm

      I'm with you. I don't eat much fish but when I do, it's salmon.
      I haven't cooked in parchment paper, but may have to try it now.

      Reply
      • Rebecca says

        November 03, 2017 at 12:35 pm

        try it! it's super easy & delicious & seems fancier than it really is

        Reply
    4. Rachel says

      November 01, 2017 at 3:37 pm

      This looks so easy -- like maybe even I could do it! 😉

      I'm terrified of cooking fish so my husband's the one who cooks those meals!

      Reply
      • Rebecca says

        November 03, 2017 at 12:34 pm

        haha! I feel ya! and yes this is so easy, you can totally do it

        Reply
    5. Jessica @Small Bites by Jessica says

      November 01, 2017 at 4:44 pm

      This makes me want to make salmon right NOW! 🙂 Love how easy you made it!

      Reply
      • Rebecca says

        November 03, 2017 at 12:34 pm

        I know, right? it makes me want to make it again right now!

        Reply
    6. Brittany Poulson says

      November 01, 2017 at 4:52 pm

      I've never cooked salmon in parchment paper before, but I do cook it in tin foil often and love it that way. I'll have to try out this method next time!

      Reply
      • Rebecca says

        November 03, 2017 at 12:33 pm

        I havent cooked salmon in tin foil, I'll have to try it & compare 🙂 or you do that & let me know

        Reply
    7. Deborah Brooks says

      November 01, 2017 at 5:53 pm

      The rest of my family loves salmon and I could make it for them this way! Thanks for the easy recipe

      Reply
      • Rebecca says

        November 03, 2017 at 12:33 pm

        ya! let me know how it turns out 🙂

        Reply
    8. Michelle Hartgraves says

      November 01, 2017 at 6:10 pm

      Such an easy recipe, I am going to have to make it for my hubby!

      Reply
      • Rebecca says

        November 03, 2017 at 12:32 pm

        ya do it! let me know how it turns out 🙂

        Reply
    9. [email protected] A Dash of Cinnamon says

      November 01, 2017 at 6:17 pm

      This is so easy! I used to make a lot of foil wrapped meals in the oven/over the fire such as this, but it looks like it works well with parchment paper too!

      Reply
      • Rebecca says

        November 03, 2017 at 12:32 pm

        ya! and tin foil dinners are awesome, aren't they?!

        Reply
    10. Chrissy @ Snacking in Sneakers says

      November 02, 2017 at 6:36 am

      5 stars
      I make this all the time and I'm obsessed with it! It comes out so perfectly cooked.

      Reply
      • Rebecca says

        November 03, 2017 at 12:31 pm

        Woo! I don't know why I haven't made it before! it's foolproof!

        Reply
    11. Farrah says

      November 06, 2017 at 10:37 am

      Yay!! Salmon is one of my favorite proteins ever! This looks delicious! <3 I need to try using parchment paper!

      Reply
      • Rebecca says

        November 06, 2017 at 9:37 pm

        yes! try it! It's so easy 🙂

        Reply
    12. Katie | Healthy Seasonal Recipes says

      November 07, 2017 at 7:55 am

      i love this technique. I don't cook fish at home nearly enough. And omg, about the blurry video! That has happened to me too! it is so frustrating!

      Reply
      • Rebecca says

        November 07, 2017 at 9:59 am

        Same here, all around! and yes, I'm afraid to watch the one I just shot-eek

        Reply
    13. Kristen says

      November 09, 2017 at 7:58 pm

      I am always looking for easy salmon recipes! Looks delicious!

      Reply
      • Rebecca says

        November 10, 2017 at 2:50 pm

        yes! this is so easy & delicious! hope you like it 🙂

        Reply
    14. Tammy says

      February 07, 2020 at 11:37 am

      5 stars
      This is one of my favorite ways to cook fish. It's super easy..looks delicious! Love your photos 🙂

      Reply
      • Rebecca says

        February 08, 2020 at 10:39 am

        same! it's so good & easy. and thanks!

        Reply
    15. Jenn says

      February 07, 2020 at 11:56 am

      5 stars
      What a delicious recipe! I tried it and adapted it without the potato, to make it keto. Thanks for the step-by-step instructions. I felt like a pro!

      Reply
      • Rebecca says

        February 08, 2020 at 10:39 am

        awesome to hear! thanks

        Reply
    16. ali randall says

      February 07, 2020 at 12:07 pm

      5 stars
      This is one of my favorite ways to make salmon and I always stick to this recipe because it works. The salmon always tastes delicious!

      Reply
      • Rebecca says

        February 08, 2020 at 10:40 am

        it's soo easy! thanks

        Reply
    17. Beth says

      February 07, 2020 at 12:20 pm

      5 stars
      I loved making salmon like this! No cleanup, and the salmon stays so moist and juicy! Thanks for the inspiration!

      Reply
      • Rebecca says

        February 08, 2020 at 10:40 am

        isn't the no cleanup part the best?! yum

        Reply
    18. Suzy says

      February 07, 2020 at 12:24 pm

      5 stars
      The perfect way to make salmon! comes out so moist and tender! Love it!

      Reply
      • Rebecca says

        February 08, 2020 at 10:41 am

        totally agree! thanks

        Reply
    19. Scarlet says

      February 08, 2020 at 8:06 am

      I have heard that works really well to bake salmon in a bag because it keeps it so moist and flavorful. I need to try it.

      Reply
      • Rebecca says

        February 08, 2020 at 10:41 am

        exactly! you totally do, it's so good & easy

        Reply

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