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Salmon in Parchment with Greek cauliflower rice.

Salmon In Parchment with Greek Cauliflower Rice

Course Main Course
Cuisine American

Ingredients
  

  • 4 sheets 12"x16" parchment paper
  • 4 8 oz skinless salmon filets
  • 1 head cauliflower grated and excess water squeezed out (see instructions above)
  • 4 canned artichoke hearts, drained and diced
  • 1/3 C Grape tomatoes, halved
  • 1/4 c kalamata olives, chopped
  • 1/4 c crumbled feta cheese
  • 2 tsp greek seasoning (such as Cavender's)
  • olive oil
  • tzatziki yogurt sauce (optional for dipping)

Instructions
 

  • Place the cauliflower rice into a bowl and mix it with the tomatoes, olives, feta, artichokes, and greek seasoning.  
  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.
  • Lay the rectangular parchment paper on a countertop. Fold the parchment in half on the long side. So it should make a folded 8 x 12 inch rectangle. Starting at the folded edge cut out a very large half heart (as large as you can make it) just like you used to do in elementary school. A large rounded top coming into a point, so then when it's opened it is a large heart with the center line of the heart being the folded side. 
  •  Put 1 C of the cauliflower rice mixture into the center of one side of the heart. Place one of the salmon fillets on top and drizzle the salmon with a little olive oil. I like to sprinkle additional Greek seasoning on top or you could use salt and pepper. Fold the other half of the heart on top of the salmon. Then on the rounded edge start crimping and folding the paper closed working your way around to the pointed edge. When you get to the side, fold the point over on itself and continue to fold it closed. When you are done it should be a half circle. Continue to do this with the four other parchment packets and salmon fillets.
  • Place the parchment packets on a baking sheet and place in the center rack of the oven. Cook for 15-20 minutes. The thicker your piece of salmon, the longer it will take to cook. I usually sacrifice one of the packages by opening it up and checking the doneness with a fork. It should flake but only just so. Serve each parchment packet on a plate. Allow your guests to open their own packet. I like to serve mine with a dollop of Tzatziki. 
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Keyword healthy, lowcarb, salmon, seafood