Description
Delicate fish en papillote brings Mediterranean flavors to dinner tables with elegant simplicity. Herbs, lemon, and tender fish create a light meal that delights palates and impresses guests.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 fish fillets (salmon, cod, or halibut)
- 2 tbsps olive oil
- 1 zucchini, julienned
- 1 carrot, julienned
- 1 lemon, thinly sliced
- fresh herbs (parsley, thyme, or dill)
- salt and pepper to taste
- parchment paper
Instructions
- Prepare a culinary envelope by preheating the oven to a precise 400°F (200°C).
- Craft individual parchment paper parcels large enough to encase each fish fillet generously.
- Nestle the fish in the center of each parchment canvas, then lavishly season with salt and pepper, and anoint with a gentle drizzle of olive oil.
- Artfully arrange delicate lemon medallions atop the fish, accompanied by gossamer-thin ribbons of zucchini and carrots.
- Scatter a vibrant confetti of fresh herbs across the seafood landscape.
- Transform the parchment into a hermetic seal by meticulously folding and crimping the edges, creating a tidy, enclosed pocket.
- Carefully transfer the fragrant parcels onto a baking sheet, then slide into the preheated oven for a precise 15-20 minute transformation.
- With utmost care, unveil the steaming packets at the table, releasing a burst of aromatic steam, and serve immediately to capture the essence of the dish.
Notes
- Choose thick, firm white fish like cod, halibut, or sea bass for the best texture and even cooking.
- Thinly slice vegetables to ensure they cook quickly and evenly alongside the fish in the parchment packet.
- Pat fish fillets completely dry before seasoning to achieve a perfect golden exterior and prevent steaming.
- Try different herb combinations like dill, thyme, or tarragon to customize flavor profiles and keep the dish exciting.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg