Description
Mediterranean fish en papillote combines delicate seafood with zesty herbs and vegetables in a parchment-paper package. Simple preparation yields elegant results that delight diners with fresh, aromatic flavors you’ll savor to the last bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 4 fish fillets (salmon, cod, or tilapia)
- 1 zucchini (thinly sliced)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
Aromatics and Herbs:
- 2 tablespoons fresh herbs (thyme, dill, or parsley)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 lemon slices
Seasoning and Cooking Essentials:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 parchment paper sheet
Instructions
- Prepare the kitchen workspace and gather all necessary tools for creating delicate fish parcels.
- Heat the culinary environment to 400F (200C), ensuring precise temperature for optimal cooking.
- Craft individual parchment sanctuaries approximately 12×12 inches, designed to cradle each seafood portion.
- Strategically position the fish fillet at the center of each paper landscape, creating a delicious foundation.
- Embellish the fish with vibrant lemon medallions, ruby-like cherry tomatoes, and tender zucchini slices.
- Scatter fragrant minced garlic across the delicate arrangement for enhanced aromatic complexity.
- Anoint the composition with a gentle cascade of olive oil, ensuring smooth flavor distribution.
- Season the ensemble with a delicate sprinkle of salt, cracked pepper, and verdant fresh herbs.
- Execute a precise paper-folding technique, carefully crimping edges to form a hermetic culinary envelope.
- Transfer the sealed parcels onto a reliable baking sheet, maintaining their elegant structure.
- Allow the fish to transform within its parchment sanctuary for 12-15 minutes, depending on the fillet’s unique thickness.
- Unveil the packets with graceful precision, presenting each guest with a steaming, aromatic surprise directly within its paper cocoon.
Notes
- Customize fish selection by choosing sustainable, fresh white fish like cod, halibut, or tilapia for optimal texture and flavor.
- Experiment with herb combinations like dill, thyme, or parsley to enhance the aromatic profile and complement the delicate fish.
- Use parchment paper carefully to ensure tight sealing, preventing steam from escaping and maintaining moisture during cooking.
- Adjust cooking time based on fish thickness, checking for translucent, flaky texture to avoid overcooking and drying out the seafood.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 220 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 5 g
- Fiber: 1.5 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg