💡 At a Glance
- •The Dish: Tender salmon fillets cooked in their own juices alongside flavorful potatoes, carrots, and celery.
- •Quick & Easy: A stress-free weeknight dinner that saves you tons of time at the stove.
- •How It’s Made: The salmon steams gently in parchment paper packets in the Varoma® while the sides cook right underneath.
Ever crave fresh fish, but don’t want your whole kitchen smelling like it—and want dinner to be as effortless as possible? Then my Salmon Veggie Packets are about to be your new weeknight favorite!
Thanks to the Varoma®, the salmon steams gently in its own juices while your Thermomix® takes care of the sides at the exact same time. It’s total hands-off cooking that saves you so much time over a hot stove.
The combination of tender salmon and crisp-tender veggies is perfect when you’re looking for a light, healthy meal that still delivers serious flavor.
Why you’re going to love this recipe:
- Steamed gently to perfection in the Varoma®
- A quick, effortless dinner perfectly sized for two
- Super fast prep with virtually zero mess
- Packed with fresh veggies for a wholesome, healthy meal
- Totally foolproof and ideal for Thermomix® beginners
- Turns out amazingly tender, flaky, and juicy every time
- Clean and easy cooking thanks to the parchment packet method
- A light, delicious weeknight dinner without the hassle
My Best Cooking Tips
The cooking time here is based on salmon fillets that are around 5.5 ounces (160 g) each. If your fillets are on the thicker side, just add about 5 extra minutes to the Varoma® steaming time to make sure the fish cooks all the way through.
Feel free to mix and match your veggies! If you have leeks, bell peppers, or zucchini hanging out in the fridge, go ahead and toss them in with the carrot and celery mix. Just be sure to chop everything into uniformly sized pieces so it all cooks evenly.
Want an extra layer of flavor? Add a tiny pinch of ground nutmeg to the vegetables before steaming. Tucking a small sprig of fresh rosemary or thyme right inside each salmon packet also works absolute wonders!
When you tie up your parchment packets with kitchen twine, twist and secure the ends like a little candy wrapper. This traps the steam inside and keeps all those delicious juices and aromas locked in while it cooks.
Can I make this ahead of time or store leftovers?
Since fish definitely tastes best served fresh, I recommend enjoying this dish right away!
To save some time on busy weeknights, feel free to peel and chop the veggies and potatoes ahead of time so everything is ready to go when you start cooking.
Easy Recipe Variations
Boost the flavor: If you love fresh herbs, sprinkle a little chopped fresh dill over the fish right before serving, or tuck a few sprigs directly into the packets before cooking.
Mix up the veggies: Feel free to swap in seasonal vegetables! Anything that cooks at a similar rate to celery root and carrots will work beautifully in this recipe.
What You’ll Need for Salmon Veggie Packets
- 2 salmon fillets (about 5.5 oz / 160 g each)
- 2 tsp butter
- A splash of fresh lemon juice
- 1 lb Yukon Gold or yellow potatoes (approx. 500 g)
- 1 yellow onion
- 1 tbsp cooking oil (approx. 15 g)
- 1 small celery root / celeriac (about 10 oz / 300 g)
- 4–5 carrots (about 14 oz / 400 g)
- 1 tsp salt + 1 tsp salt for the cooking water
- 2 pinches freshly ground black pepper
- 2.5 cups water (600 g)
- Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
How to Make Salmon & Vegetable Parchment Packets
Instructions:
Peel the potatoes and dice them into uniform cubes. Peel the onion, celery, and carrots. Quarter the onion, and chop the celery and carrots into rough chunks.
Add the onion to the mixing bowl and chop for 5 sec / speed 5. Scrape down the sides of the bowl with the spatula. Add the oil and sauté for 3 min / 120°C / speed 1.
Add the celery and carrot chunks, then chop for 15 sec / speed 6. Add 1 tsp salt and a pinch of black pepper, then mix for 10 sec / reverse / speed 4. Transfer the vegetable mixture to a bowl and set aside.
Cut a sheet of parchment paper in half lengthwise. Place a salmon filet in the center of each piece, drizzle with fresh lemon juice, top with 2–3 tbsp of the vegetable mixture, and add a small pat of butter (about 1 tsp). Gather the ends and tie them with kitchen twine so they look like cute little candy wrappers.
Pour 600 g water and 1 tsp salt into the mixing bowl. Insert the simmering basket with the diced potatoes. Place the salmon packets into the Varoma dish, and spread the rest of the vegetable mixture onto the tray insert.
Set the Varoma® in place on top of the mixing bowl and steam for 35 min / Varoma® / speed 2.
Remove the Varoma®, carefully lift out the simmering basket, and plate everything up. Garnish the fish with fresh parsley if you’d like!
Enjoy!
I hope you have so much fun trying out this quick and easy dinner!
Looking for more easy meal ideas? Check out another reader favorite here: Salmon Filet with Vegetables, Potatoes, and Creamy Dill Sauce
Happy cooking,
Christoph
Salmon Filets in Parchment Veggie Packets / Salmon Packets with Vegetables
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Zutaten
- 2 Stücke Salmon filet approx. 160 g each
- 2 tsp Butter
- etwas Lemon juice
- 500 g All-purpose / Yukon Gold potatoes
- 1 Yellow onion
- 15 g Cooking oil
- 1 Celery root (celeriac) approx. 300 g
- 4-5 Carrots approx. 400 g
- 1 tsp Salt
- 1 tsp Salt for the cooking water
- 2 Prisen Freshly ground black pepper
- 600 g Water
- Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Zubereitung
- 500 g All-purpose / Yukon Gold potatoes, 1 Yellow onion, 1 Celery root (celeriac), 4-5 CarrotsPeel the potatoes and cut them into uniform cubes. Peel the onion, celery root, and carrots. Quarter the onion, and chop the celery root and carrots into large chunks.
- 1 Yellow onionPlace the quartered onion into the mixing bowl and chop for 5 sec / speed 5. Scrape down the sides of the bowl with the spatula.
- 15 g Cooking oilAdd the oil and sauté for 3 min / 120°C / speed 1.
- 1 Celery root (celeriac), 4-5 CarrotsAdd the celery root and carrot pieces to the mixing bowl and chop for 15 sec / speed 6.
- 1 tsp Salt, 2 Prisen Freshly ground black pepperAdd 1 tsp salt and black pepper to taste, then mix for 10 sec / reverse blade / speed 4 to combine.
- Transfer the vegetable mixture to a bowl and set aside.
- 2 Stücke Salmon filetCut a sheet of parchment paper in half lengthwise to create two rectangular pieces. Place one salmon filet in the center of each piece. Gather the ends of the parchment paper and tie them with kitchen twine like a wrapped candy pouch.
- 2 Stücke Salmon filet, 2 tsp Butter, etwas Lemon juiceDrizzle the salmon with lemon juice, top each filet with 2–3 tbsp of the chopped vegetable mixture, and dot with 1 tsp of butter cut into small pats.
- 500 g All-purpose / Yukon Gold potatoes, 1 tsp Salt, 600 g WaterAdd 600 g water and 1 tsp salt to the mixing bowl. Insert the simmering basket and fill with the diced potatoes.
- Place the salmon parchment packets into the Varoma dish, and spread the remaining vegetable mixture onto the Varoma tray insert.
- Set the Varoma® in place on top of the mixing bowl and steam for 35 min / Varoma® / speed 2.
- Carefully remove the Varoma® when the steaming time is up. Use your spatula to lift out the simmering basket with the potatoes.
- Fresh parsleyPlate the tender salmon, veggies, and steamed potatoes, then garnish with chopped fresh parsley if desired. Enjoy!
Notes
- Veggie Swaps: Feel free to customize the carrot and celery root mix with other veggies like leeks, bell peppers, or zucchini. Just be sure to chop everything into uniform pieces so it cooks evenly!
- Amp Up the Flavor: Add a pinch of nutmeg or a dash of fresh dill to the veggies before steaming. Tucking a small sprig of fresh rosemary or thyme inside each salmon packet also infuses incredible herbal aroma.
Salmon Filets in Parchment Veggie Packets / Salmon Packets with Vegetables
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Zutaten
- 2 Stücke Salmon filet approx. 160 g each
- 2 tsp Butter
- etwas Lemon juice
- 500 g All-purpose / Yukon Gold potatoes
- 1 Yellow onion
- 15 g Cooking oil
- 1 Celery root (celeriac) approx. 300 g
- 4-5 Carrots approx. 400 g
- 1 tsp Salt
- 1 tsp Salt for the cooking water
- 2 Prisen Freshly ground black pepper
- 600 g Water
- Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Zubereitung
- 500 g All-purpose / Yukon Gold potatoes, 1 Yellow onion, 1 Celery root (celeriac), 4-5 CarrotsPeel the potatoes and cut them into uniform cubes. Peel the onion, celery root, and carrots. Quarter the onion, and chop the celery root and carrots into large chunks.
- 1 Yellow onionPlace the quartered onion into the mixing bowl and chop for 5 sec / speed 5. Scrape down the sides of the bowl with the spatula.
- 15 g Cooking oilAdd the oil and sauté for 3 min / 120°C / speed 1.
- 1 Celery root (celeriac), 4-5 CarrotsAdd the celery root and carrot pieces to the mixing bowl and chop for 15 sec / speed 6.
- 1 tsp Salt, 2 Prisen Freshly ground black pepperAdd 1 tsp salt and black pepper to taste, then mix for 10 sec / reverse blade / speed 4 to combine.
- Transfer the vegetable mixture to a bowl and set aside.
- 2 Stücke Salmon filetCut a sheet of parchment paper in half lengthwise to create two rectangular pieces. Place one salmon filet in the center of each piece. Gather the ends of the parchment paper and tie them with kitchen twine like a wrapped candy pouch.
- 2 Stücke Salmon filet, 2 tsp Butter, etwas Lemon juiceDrizzle the salmon with lemon juice, top each filet with 2–3 tbsp of the chopped vegetable mixture, and dot with 1 tsp of butter cut into small pats.
- 500 g All-purpose / Yukon Gold potatoes, 1 tsp Salt, 600 g WaterAdd 600 g water and 1 tsp salt to the mixing bowl. Insert the simmering basket and fill with the diced potatoes.
- Place the salmon parchment packets into the Varoma dish, and spread the remaining vegetable mixture onto the Varoma tray insert.
- Set the Varoma® in place on top of the mixing bowl and steam for 35 min / Varoma® / speed 2.
- Carefully remove the Varoma® when the steaming time is up. Use your spatula to lift out the simmering basket with the potatoes.
- Fresh parsleyPlate the tender salmon, veggies, and steamed potatoes, then garnish with chopped fresh parsley if desired. Enjoy!
Notes
- Veggie Swaps: Feel free to customize the carrot and celery root mix with other veggies like leeks, bell peppers, or zucchini. Just be sure to chop everything into uniform pieces so it cooks evenly!
- Amp Up the Flavor: Add a pinch of nutmeg or a dash of fresh dill to the veggies before steaming. Tucking a small sprig of fresh rosemary or thyme inside each salmon packet also infuses incredible herbal aroma.
