Easy Fish En Papillote
A light and flavorful Mediterranean-inspired fish recipe, baked in parchment paper with cherry tomatoes, asparagus, and herbs for a tender, moist, and healthy meal. This easy dish is perfect for a quick dinner or elegant entertaining.
Ingredients
- 4 filet white fish or trout (e.g.
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pint cherry tomatoes halved
- 1 bunch asparagus trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh dill chopped
- 1 lemon thinly sliced
- pinch salt to taste
- pinch black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Cut four 12x16-inch pieces of parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, combine cherry tomatoes, asparagus, minced garlic, parsley, dill, olive oil, salt, and pepper. Toss gently to combine.
- Place one fish fillet on one half of each parchment paper sheet.
- Divide the vegetable mixture evenly among the fish fillets, placing it over and around the fish. Top each with a few lemon slices.
- Fold the other half of the parchment paper over the fish and vegetables. Starting from one end, crimp and fold the edges tightly to create a sealed packet, ensuring no steam can escape.
- Carefully transfer the sealed packets to a baking sheet.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the fish is cooked through and flakes easily. Cooking time will vary based on fish thickness.
- Carefully open each packet (watch out for steam!) and serve immediately.
Notes
Feel free to experiment with different fish like salmon or cod. You can also vary the vegetables (e.g., zucchini, bell peppers) or herbs (e.g., thyme, oregano). Serve directly from the parchment packet for a beautiful presentation, perhaps with a side of crusty bread or quinoa to soak up the delicious juices.