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Herb-Infused Fish en Papillote


  • Author: Dulcia
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 2 1x

Description

Herb-Infused Fish en Papillote embodies the essence of clean eating with its delicate flavors and aromatic herbs. This dish showcases the natural taste of the sea enhanced by a hint of lemon and the freshness of dill and parsley, creating an elegant yet simple meal. The parchment sealing method not only infuses the fish with these vibrant flavors but also ensures a moist and perfectly cooked fillet every time.


Ingredients

Scale

For shallot butter:
2 tablespoons butter, softened
1 shallot, finely chopped (about 1 tablespoon chopped)
1/2 teaspoon finely ground lemon zest
1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh dill
Pinch of salt and black pepper, to taste
For assembly:
1 (approx 3/4 lb) filet of firm white fish such as cod or snapper
1/2 fennel bulb, cored and thinly sliced
1 shallot, thinly sliced
1 lemon, sliced
Handful of mixed fresh herbs, such as tarragon, dill, and parsley
1 tablespoon olive oil
Salt and freshly ground black pepper


Instructions

For shallot butter, mash butter together with chopped shallot, lemon zest, dill, salt, and pepper until evenly incorporated. Shallot butter can be made ahead of time and stored in an airtight container or rolled up in plastic wrap for a few days until needed.
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Prepare a large piece of parchment paper, large enough to fold over your piece of fish with a generous 3-4 inches around the edges. If cooking multiple pieces of fish, use a separate piece of parchment for each one. Place parchment on a sheet pan and fold in half, then unfold with one side laid flat on the pan.
Arrange fennel and shallot slices in a layer in the center of one side of the parchment. Lay fish on top of vegetables. Season with salt and pepper. Top with a few pats of shallot butter, slices of lemon, and sprigs of fresh herbs. If using a butterflied fish, place herbs inside of fish cavity.
Drizzle with olive oil.
Fold over the other half of the parchment, then fold and pinch along the edges to seal. You’ll end up with a semi-circle of parchment with crimped edges.
Bake for 15 to 20 minutes until cooked through (adjust time as necessary for thicker/thinner pieces of fish). To check doneness, poke an instant read thermometer into the thickest part of the fish; it should read 145 degrees.
Carefully cut open the packet, avoiding escaping steam, and serve.

  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes

Nutrition

  • Calories: 300 kcal