Description
Delicate fish en papillote brings Mediterranean flavors dancing across your plate, creating a light yet luxurious seafood experience. Parchment paper pouches seal in fresh herbs, aromatic vegetables, and tender fish, delivering a simple yet elegant meal that invites you to savor each delightful bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 4 fillets white fish (such as cod, halibut, or tilapia), about 6 ounces (170 grams) each
Vegetables and Herbs:
- 2 cups (200 grams) thinly sliced vegetables (such as zucchini, bell peppers, carrots, or asparagus)
- 1 lemon, thinly sliced
- 4 sprigs fresh herbs (such as dill, thyme, or parsley)
Seasonings and Cooking Liquid:
- 4 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 4 sheets parchment paper (about 15x15 inches each)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to a robust 400°F, ensuring the cooking environment is perfectly calibrated for delicate fish preparation.
- Create individual parchment paper parcels by cutting large heart-shaped sheets, allowing ample room for ingredient placement and steaming.
- Layer a thin bed of fresh herbs like dill and thyme at the center of each parchment paper, creating an aromatic foundation for the fish.
- Gently place the fish fillet in the middle of the herb bed, positioning it with care to maximize flavor infusion.
- Decoratively arrange thin lemon slices directly on top of the fish, releasing citrusy essence during cooking.
- Strategically scatter sliced shallots and minced garlic around the fish, distributing their robust flavors evenly.
- Drizzle a light coating of olive oil across the fish, ensuring moisture and preventing potential dryness.
- Sprinkle white wine over the fish, which will create steam and enhance the overall flavor profile during baking.
- Carefully fold and crimp the parchment paper edges, creating a tight seal that traps steam and preserves moisture.
- Transfer the sealed parcels onto a baking sheet and slide into the preheated oven.
- Bake for approximately 12-15 minutes, allowing the fish to steam and absorb the surrounding aromatics.
- Remove from oven and let parcels rest for 2-3 minutes before carefully opening to release the fragrant steam.
- Serve immediately, presenting each parcel individually for a dramatic and elegant dining experience.
Notes
- Choose fresh, high-quality white fish like cod, halibut, or sea bass for the best flavor and texture.
- Cut parchment paper into heart-shaped or rectangular sheets large enough to fully enclose the fish and vegetables.
- Season fish fillets generously with herbs like dill, thyme, or parsley to enhance natural seafood flavors.
- Slice vegetables thin and uniformly to ensure even cooking and quick steaming inside the parchment packet.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 16 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg