Make salmon en papillote

What can we use instead of parchment paper or salmon if we can't find them?

If you can't find parchment paper, use a double layer of aluminum foil to make the packet, and if salmon is unavailable swap in trout or cod and place it skin-side down on the paper or foil and bake the same amount of time.

My packet leaked or the fish seemed dry — what might have gone wrong and how can I fix it?

If the packet leaks or the fish is dry, be sure to tightly crimp the edges when you 'fold the parchment into a packet' to seal steam in, slice vegetables thin so they cook evenly, and start checking the fish at 12 minutes to avoid overbaking while drizzling extra olive oil if needed.

How can I adapt this activity for younger children or older kids?

For younger children let them do safe tasks like washing hands, arranging lemon slices and vegetables and scattering herbs while an adult preheats the oven and handles baking, and for older kids let them slice vegetables, measure the olive oil and seasonings, fold the packet, and take the photo for DIY.org.

What are simple ways to personalize or improve the salmon en papillote?

Personalize the dish by adding a teaspoon of butter or a few garlic slices and a sprinkle of lemon zest or smoked paprika on top of the salmon before sealing, or serve the opened packet over rice and photograph your creation to share on DIY.org.