Salmon With Sage Butter & Root Vegetables In Parchment

• 1 (8 -12 ounce) boneless salmon fillets
• 1 small leek
• 1 small carrot
• 1/2 small parsnip
• 2 large cremini mushrooms
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
• 1 fresh garlic clove
• 1 tablespoon fresh sage leaf (tightly-packed)
• 1 small lemon, juice of
• 1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 2 teaspoons fresh chives, chopped finely
• parchment paper (One 15x24 inch piece)
• 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme (optional) or 1/4 teaspoon fresh thyme (optional)

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
2. Cut the tough green tops from the leek and slice the tender lighter-colored section into very thin rounds. Cut (julienne) carrot and parsnip into matchsticks approximately 1/2 inch long and 1/4 inch wide. Slice crimini mushrooms in half lengthwise and then into 1/4 inch slices.
3. Combine butter, lemon juice, thyme, sage, pepper and salt in a food processor and pulse until thoroughly pureed.
4. Mix vegetables together. Lay in a nest about the size of the salmon filet on one side of the parchment paper. Place 1/3 of the sage-butter mixture on top of the vegetables.
5. Place salmon on top of vegetables and spread with the rest of the sage-butter mixture. Sprinkle chopped chives on top, distributing evenly.
6. Fold the other side of the parchment paper over on top of the salmon. Roll and crimp edges together to create a tightly-sealed half-moon shaped packet. Place packet on baking sheet and bake for 12-15 minutes for a thin fillet, or 20-30 minutes for a thicker filet. Remove from oven and allow to sit for 5 minutes.
7. To serve, place the packet on a dinner plate and create two slashes on the top of the paper in the shape of an X. Peel back paper and enjoy!
8. (Alternately, you can cut the salmon into 2-3 pieces and place on individual plates next to a generous spoonful of the vegetables).

salmon fillets, leek, carrot, parsnip, cremini mushrooms, unsalted butter, garlic, sage, lemon, fresh ground black pepper, salt, fresh chives, parchment paper, thyme

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/salmon-with-sage-butter-root-vegetables-in-parchment-203491 (may not work)