Fish En Papillote
Delight in the simplicity and elegance of Fish En Papillote, a classic French cooking method that steams fresh white fish fillets alongside vibrant, nutrient-packed vegetables like zucchini, carrots, and cherry tomatoes. Encased in parchment paper, this dish seals in flavors with the added aromatics of lemon, garlic, and fresh thyme for a light, fragrant meal. Perfect for busy weeknights or dinner parties, this healthy, one-pan recipe comes together in just 30 minutes, offering a beautiful presentation as the packets are opened at the table. Serve with a side of crusty bread or a crisp green salad for a complete, gourmet-inspired experience.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 fillets Fresh white fish fillets (cod, halibut, or tilapia)
- 1 medium Zucchini, thinly sliced
- 1 medium Carrot, julienned
- 1 cup Cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 Lemon, thinly sliced
- 4 sprigs Fresh thyme sprigs
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 2 cloves Garlic cloves, minced
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 0.5 teaspoons Black pepper
- 4 sheets Parchment paper
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
Cut 4 sheets of parchment paper, each about 12x16 inches in size.
Place one fish fillet in the center of each parchment sheet.
Arrange the zucchini slices, julienned carrot, and halved cherry tomatoes evenly among the 4 packets, layering them around and over the fish.
Top each fillet with a slice of lemon and a sprig of fresh thyme.
Drizzle 1/2 tablespoon of olive oil over each fish and vegetable combination.
Sprinkle minced garlic, salt, and black pepper evenly over all the packets.
Fold each parchment sheet in half over the ingredients and crimp the edges tightly to seal the packet, ensuring no steam escapes.
Place the sealed packets on a baking sheet and transfer to the preheated oven.
Bake for 15 minutes, or until the fish is opaque and flakes easily with a fork.
Carefully transfer the packets to serving plates, cut open with a knife or scissors, and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
731 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 33.3 g | 43% | |
| Saturated Fat | 5.3 g | 26% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 200 mg | 67% | |
| Sodium | 1487 mg | 65% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 26.9 g | 10% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.9 g | 28% | |
| Total Sugars | 12.9 g | ||
| Protein | 85.8 g | 172% | |
| Vitamin D | 20.0 mcg | 100% | |
| Calcium | 194 mg | 15% | |
| Iron | 3.8 mg | 21% | |
| Potassium | 2412 mg | 51% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
