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white fish with vegetables, butter and fresh herbs
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Fish en Papillote (Fish in Parchment)

Say hello to your new favorite way to prepare white fish: Fish en Papillote, which translates to fish "in paper". Fish is paired with veggies and then coated in garlic, butter and herbs and cooked in parchment pouches for an easy and delicious dinner recipe.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: dinner
Cuisine: French, Mediterranean
Diet: Gluten Free
Keyword: fish in parchment
Servings: 2
Calories: 363kcal
Author: Erin

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 425°. Tear a large (approx. 8x12) piece of parchment paper and place it on a rimmed baking sheet.
  • Place HALF of the carrots and radishes in the middle of the parchment paper, then place a cod fillet in the middle and sprinkle it with ¼ teaspoon salt.
  • Make the herb butter: add the softened butter to a bowl, then stir in the garlic, chopped dill and chopped chives. Add HALF of the butter on top of the cod, using the back of a spoon to spread it over the fish.
  • Make the parchment packet: Take the two long ends of the parchment and pull them up over the fish until they touch, then roll them in tightly toward the fish until the top of the packet is sealed. Then, take the two shorter ends and roll them down toward the baking sheet. Once they reach the fish, tuck the ends in underneath the cod.
  • Repeat this same process with the second parchment packet.
  • Place the baking sheet in the oven and bake the fish for 15-20 minutes, until the fish flakes easily and the vegetables are soft. Top the fish with extra herbs, salt and pepper (and maybe drizzle with a little more melted butter if you're feeling adventurous) and enjoy!

Notes

*Calories are per serving and are an estimation
*Want to use different veggies? Try zucchini, sliced grape tomatoes and/or lemon slices
*Storage: store leftovers in a sealed container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days

Nutrition

Calories: 363kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 21g | Fat: 24g | Saturated Fat: 16g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 61mg | Sodium: 810mg | Potassium: 251mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 11062IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 41mg | Iron: 4mg