Fish en Papillote
Are you ready to dive into the wonderful world of Fish en Papillote? This delightful cooking technique wraps fish in parchment paper, making for a super flavorful and moisture-packed dish! We’re talking about flaky, tender fish seasoned just right with herbs and veggies. Give it a try, and enjoy the incredible smells wafting through your kitchen!
Ingredients
- 2 fillets of fish like salmon, tilapia, or cod
- 1 zucchini sliced
- 1 bell pepper sliced (any color you like!)
- 1 carrot thinly sliced
- 1 lemon thinly sliced
- 2 cloves of garlic minced
- 2 tablespoons of olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh herbs like parsley or thyme for garnish
- Substitutions: If you don’t have certain veggies on hand feel free to swap in anything you like—cherry tomatoes, asparagus, or even green beans would work beautifully!
Instructions
- Preheat your oven: Get that oven up to 400°F (200°C). We want it nice and toasty!
- Prepare the parchment: Cut out two large heart-shaped pieces of parchment paper. Each heart should be about 12 inches wide.
- Assemble the veggies: In one side of the parchment heart, layer the zucchini, bell pepper, and carrot slices, creating a colorful veggie bed for our fish.
- Place the fish: On top of the veggies, place each fillet of fish. Season with a sprinkle of salt and pepper, then throw on the minced garlic.
- Add the lemon: Lay those beautiful lemon slices right on top of the fish!
- Drizzle with oil: Pour a tablespoon of olive oil over each fillet to keep everything moist and delicious.
- Seal it up: Fold the other half of the heart over your fish and veggies. Starting at the corner, fold the edges tightly to seal in the flavor! Make sure it's secure.
- Bake: Place the packets on a baking sheet and pop them in the oven for about 20 minutes.
- Serve: Carefully open your packets (watch out for steam!) and enjoy your Fish en Papillote with a sprinkle of fresh herbs.