Fish in papillote

Fish in papillote is a method of cooking fish by wrapping it in parchment paper with vegetables and herbs, then baking it.

Ingredients

IngredientQty.Unit
Salmon Fillet (skinless and boneless)800Grams
Zucchini (thinly sliced)2Count
Carrot (julienned)2Count
Red Bell Pepper (thinly sliced)1Count
Lemon (sliced into rounds)1Count
Fresh Dill (roughly chopped)1Bunch
Olive Oil (extra virgin)3Tbsp
Salt (to taste)1Tsp
Black Pepper (freshly ground)1Tsp
Parchment Paper (large sheets)5Count

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 200 degrees Celsius.
  2. Cut the parchment paper into large heart-shaped pieces, one for each serving.
  3. Place a salmon fillet on one half of each parchment paper heart.
  4. Top each fillet with slices of zucchini, carrot, red bell pepper, and lemon.
  5. Drizzle olive oil over the top and season with salt, pepper, and fresh dill.
  6. Fold the other half of the parchment over the fish and vegetables, then crimp the edges tightly to seal the packet.
  7. Place the packets on a baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes.
  8. Remove from the oven and let rest for a few minutes before serving.

Kitchen equipment

Parchment PaperBaking Sheet