Fish En Papillote

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  • Prep Time

    20 mins

  • Cook Time

    20 mins

  • Total Time

    35 mins

  • Servings

    4 servings

  • Calories

    273 kcal

  • Course

    Main Course

  • Cuisine

    French

Fish En Papillote

A recipe for simple, perfect fish en papillote with vegetables. This healthy method for baking fish in parchment results in tender, flaky fish every time!

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 4 6-ounce cod fillets or another firm-bodied fish, such as salmon,flounder, trout, or halibut
  • ¼ cup softened butter or butter spread with canola oil
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley plus additional for serving
  • 1 small or 1/2 large shallot
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt plus additional for seasoning
  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 small lemon
  • 4 cups lightly packed tender salad greens like spinach, arugula, radicchio, or even mixed greens
  • 12 cherry tomatoes halved
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Instructions

  1. Place a rack in the center of your oven and preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
  2. In a small bowl, add the butter, garlic, parsley, shallot, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and pepper. Zest the lemon right into the bowl (reserve the whole lemon). With a fork, mash the butter with canola oil to smoothly combine all of the ingredients. Cut the whole lemon into thin slices (you will need 8 slices total for the recipe).
  3. Assemble the Packets: Tear off 4 squares of parchment that are at least 12 inches on each side. Lay the sheet flat on a work surface. Place 1 cup of salad greens in the center of a sheet, leaving space at the top and bottom. On top of the greens, place 1 fish fillet so that it runs vertically top to bottom. Lightly sprinkle the fish with salt. With the back of a small spoon, spread one-quarter of the butter mixture on top of the fish. Lay 2 slices of lemon on top of the butter mixture and scatter 6 tomato halves around the fish.
  4. Fold the Parchment Packets: Lift the right and left sides of the paper up and towards the center, directly above the fish. Touch the two sides together and tightly roll them, folding as you go, until you reach the fish. Now, roll and crimp the top and bottom ends, rolling them towards the counter, away from the center of the fish. When you reach the end, tuck the end underneath the fish. Place the packet on a rimmed baking sheet, using the weight of the fish to hold the ends in place (you don't want the packet to come unsealed as it bakes). Repeat with remaining three packets. Reserve any remaining lemon slices for serving.
  5. Place in the oven and bake for 12 to 15 minutes, until the fish is fully cooked through and flakes easily with a fork. Serve warm with reserved lemon slices and additional fresh parsley as desired.

Notes

  • TO STORE: Place leftovers in an airtight storage container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
  • TO REHEAT: Gently reheat fish in a nonstick skillet over medium heat, adding a squeeze of fresh lemon juice to revitalize the flavors. You can also rewarm the fish in the microwave until warm.
  • TO FREEZE: Store leftover fish in an airtight freezer-safe storage container in the freezer for up to 2 months. Let thaw overnight in the refrigerator before reheating. 
  • TO MAKE AHEAD: Prepare the parchment packets as directed up to 4 hours ahead, and store them in the refrigerator. Bake as directed. 

Nutrition Information

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Serving 1(of 4) Calories 273kcal (14%) Carbohydrates 7g (2%) Protein 32g (64%) Fat 13g (20%) Saturated Fat 8g (40%) Cholesterol 104mg (35%) Sodium 516mg (22%) Potassium 1050mg (30%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 3g (6%) Vitamin A 3654IU (73%) Vitamin C 40mg (44%) Calcium 78mg (8%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 273 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving 1(of 4)
Calories 273kcal 14%
Carbohydrates 7g 2%
Protein 32g 64%
Fat 13g 20%
Saturated Fat 8g 40%
Cholesterol 104mg 35%
Sodium 516mg 22%
Potassium 1050mg 22%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 3g 6%
Vitamin A 3654IU 73%
Vitamin C 40mg 44%
Calcium 78mg 8%
Iron 2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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