How to Make Fish en Papillote (in Parchment)

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Make Fish en Papillote (in Parchment) Make Fish en Papillote (in Parchment)

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A fun and healthful way of preparing and eating fish. Serves 4.

Instructions

Difficulty: Moderate

Things You’ll Need:

  • Parchment Paper
  • Groceries
  • Baking Sheets
  • Zesters
  • sauté pans
  • 4 sole fillets
  • 1/4 c extra-virgin olive oil
  • 2 sliced yellow onions
  • grated zest of 1 lemon
  • grated zest of 1 orange
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • white wine

Step1
Preheat an oven to 500 degrees F.
Step2
Fold two sheets of parchment paper in half lengthwise.
Step3
Cut out two heart-shaped pieces from each sheet, starting from the fold. Make each heart about 2 inches wider than the fish fillets. Set aside.
Step4
Warm the olive oil in a sauté pan over medium heat.
Step5
Add the onions and cook about 10 minutes, stirring frequently.
Step6
Add the orange and lemon zests and cook, stirring, for 2 more minutes.
Step7
Add salt and pepper to taste.
Step8
Open the paper hearts onto a flat working surface and brush them lightly with olive oil.
Step9
Place a fillet on one side of each heart, and sprinkle the fish with salt and pepper. Top with the onions and their juices. If the onions don't have any juices left, add a tablespoon or two of white wine or water to each packet.
Step10
Fold the paper in half lengthwise to close and roll the edges together to seal the packets.
Step11
Place the packets on a baking sheet and bake for about 12 minutes (until the paper is puffed and browned).
Step12
Serve at once on individual plates, still wrapped in parchment. Open the packages carefully, as steam will escape.

Tips & Warnings

  • Prepare the fish packets up to a few hours ahead of time and keep refrigerated.
  • You can use aluminum foil instead of parchment paper.
  • Use this method to cook fish in a variety of ways. Use thinly sliced, quick-cooking raw vegetables (such as a julienne of carrots, leeks and snow peas) or blanched vegetables to top the fish and add a tablespoon or two of water or white wine if the vegetables are raw and don't have any juices.
  • You can use different kinds of fish as well, as long as the fillets are thin.

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