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Yield: 4 Servings

Fish En Papillote

This garlicky fish en papillote recipe with tangy lemon, sweet tomatoes, and herbs is an easy French-inspired dinner.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time20 minutes

Ingredients

  • 4 white fish fillets, about 1.5 pounds
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic, divided
  • 1 tablespoon fresh thyme, divided
  • 1 tablespoon fresh oregano, divided
  • 4 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
  • 2 lemons, sliced
  • 1 cup roasted cherry tomatoes, or ½ cup halved cherry tomatoes
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, sliced

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Instructions 

  • Preheat the oven to 400°F. Tear off 4 large sheets of parchment paper and fold them each in half. In the center of each of the folded pieces of paper, place 2 lemon slices.
  • Season all sides of the fish fillet with salt and pepper, and then lay the fish on top of the lemon slices in the parchment paper. Pour 1 teaspoon of fresh lemon juice over each fillet.
  • Add the minced garlic, thyme, oregano and tomatoes on top of the fish. Then place one more lemon slice, and a slice of butter, on top of each fillet.
  • To make the parchment paper packets, fold the paper like a book. Fold the ends overlapping each fold until you work your way to the center. Twist the ends tightly to seal the packet. (See the step by step photos in the post above for visual guidance.)
  • Bake on the middle rack for 10 to 12 minutes, until the parchment paper poofs up and the fish is cooked through. Serve immediately with lemon wedges, and more fresh herbs. There will be a little butter in the bottom of the packet you can pour over the fish. To stop the fish from continuing to cook, tear open the parchment packet as soon as you remove the fish from the oven.

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Notes

Store: Place the packets in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Discard immediately if the fish tastes sour or bitter.
Freeze: Wrap each cooled packet in plastic wrap. Transfer to a freezer bag. Freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge before reheating for best results.
Reheat: Microwave it in 20-second increments until warm. 

Nutrition

Serving: 1 serving, Calories: 296kcal, Carbohydrates: 9g, Protein: 36g, Fat: 15g, Saturated Fat: 8g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g, Monounsaturated Fat: 4g, Trans Fat: 0.5g, Cholesterol: 115mg, Sodium: 677mg, Potassium: 719mg, Fiber: 3g, Sugar: 2g, Vitamin A: 652IU, Vitamin C: 43mg, Calcium: 72mg, Iron: 2mg
© Ellen
Cuisine: French
Category: Dinner