Fish En Papillote Recipe
This fish en papillote recipe features flaky fish baked with fresh vegetables in a parchment pouch. It’s a quick, healthy dish, full of flavor. With simple ingredients like white fish, olive oil, lemon, and herbs, it's an easy and impressive way to enjoy a nutritious meal. Perfect for weeknight dinners, this dish locks in moisture and flavors beautifully.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 white fish fillets (like cod or halibut)
- 1 zucchini, thinly sliced
- 1 carrot, julienned
- 1 lemon, thinly sliced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Fresh herbs (like parsley or thyme)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Parchment paper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Cut parchment paper into large squares.
- Place fish fillets on the parchment paper and season with salt and pepper.
- Layer vegetables (zucchini, carrots) and lemon slices over the fish.
- Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle herbs on top.
- Fold the parchment paper over the fish and crimp the edges to seal.
- Place on a baking sheet and bake for 15-20 minutes, until fish is cooked through.
- Serve immediately by opening the parchment at the table.
Notes
You can substitute other vegetables like bell peppers or asparagus. Cooking time may vary depending on the thickness of the fish fillets.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet with vegetables
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 210mg
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