Broiled Salmon in Parchment Paper

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My friend Stephanie gave me this recipe over five years ago for Broiled Salmon in Parchment Paper. I still remember sitting at her dining room table when she pulled these little parchment pockets out of the oven and unveiled beautiful fillets of perfectly cooked salmon. I've been making it ever since.

Broiled Salmon in Parchment Paper

1 lb salmon fillet, rinsed and cut into two pieces
2 lemons
2 T butter
few sprigs dill (my addition, optional)
salt & pepper
parchment paper

Turn oven to broil.

Lay out two pieces of parchment paper. Set one fillet on each piece. Squeeze a quarter of a lemon over each piece. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Lay the springs of dill on the fillet (if using). Thinly slice the butter and lay on top of the dill, then top with slices of lemon. Top with another sheet of parchment paper and fold the edges to create a little pocket. You don't want the air to get out so it will steam the fish. Place parchment pockets on a cookie sheet and into the oven for 10-12 minutes. Transfer fish to a plate and pour liquid from parchment pocket over the top.