Description
Baked Fish in Parchment Paper, or Poisson en Papillote, is a simple, yet delicious way to prepare tender, flaky fish that is full of flavor.
Ingredients
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- 2, 6–7 ounce Red Snapper Filets (or your favorite white fish)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil, divided
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 4 ounces snow peas or 1/2 bunch asparagus
- 12 cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 orange, sliced
- 1 lemon, sliced
- 2 tablespoons fresh orange juice
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 6 sprigs fresh thyme
- 1 tablespoon fresh chopped parsley, for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Brush the snapper filets with 1 1/2 teaspoons of olive oil. Season both sides with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
- In a small bowl, toss the snow peas (or asparagus) and cherry tomatoes with the remaining 1 1/2 teaspoons of olive oil, salt, and pepper.
- Lay out a large sheet of parchment paper. Place 2 slices of orange and 2 slices of lemon in the center of the paper.
- Place one fish filet on top of the citrus slices. Top with half of the vegetables and add a few sprigs of fresh thyme.
- Drizzle with half of the orange and lemon juice, then sprinkle with a pinch more salt.
- Fold the parchment paper over the fish and vegetables and seal tightly, forming a packet.
- Repeat the process for the second fish filet.
- Place both parchment packets on a baking sheet and bake for 20-25 minutes, depending on the thickness of the fish.
- Carefully open the parchment packets.
- Garnish with fresh parsley.
- ENJOY!
Notes
- Easily substitute the red snapper with your favorite white fish. Bake time may vary, depending on the thickness of the fish.
- Make sure the parchment paper is long enough to house all of the ingredients, with extra room for wrapping.
- Be sure to wrap each packet really tight to keep the steam from releasing.
- If using parchment sheets, use two for each packet.
- Take caution when opening up the parchment packet as the steam can cause burns to your hand.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Easy
- Cuisine: Fish and Seafood