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Fish in Parchment Paper (Fish En Papillote)

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A light, flavorful meal where fish and vegetables steam together inside parchment paper packets. Healthy, customizable, and incredibly easy with almost no cleanup.

 

Ingredients

Scale
  • 4 skinless, boneless fish fillets
    (whitefish, tilapia, sole, salmon, or cod)
  • 8 shiitake mushrooms, stems removed and sliced
  • 1 cup sugar snap peas
  • 1 cup sliced red bell peppers
  • 4 baby bok choy, chopped
  • 4 garlic cloves, minced
  • 23 inches fresh ginger, peeled and grated
  • 2 teaspoons sesame oil
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce or Bragg’s Liquid Aminos
  • 1 tablespoon sesame seeds

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
  • Cut four sheets of parchment paper about 12 x 16 inches each. Fold each sheet in half, then reopen.
  • On one side of each parchment sheet, layer:
    • Bok choy
    • Shiitake mushrooms
    • Sugar snap peas
    • Red bell peppers
  • Top each vegetable pile with:
    • 1 minced garlic clove
    • A portion of grated ginger
  • Place one fish fillet over the vegetables.
  • Drizzle each packet with sesame oil and soy sauce.
  • Sprinkle sesame seeds over the top.
  • Fold the empty half of parchment over the fish and crimp the edges tightly, folding several times to completely seal the packet and trap steam inside.
  • Place packets on a baking sheet.
  • Bake for 20 minutes, or until fish flakes easily with a fork and is opaque throughout.
  • Carefully cut open the packets to release steam and serve immediately.
  • Optional: Serve with rice to soak up the flavorful juices.

Notes

  • Thicker fish like salmon may need an additional 3–5 minutes.
  • Aluminum foil can be used instead of parchment paper.
  • Packets can be assembled several hours ahead and refrigerated before baking.
  • Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 2 days and reheat at 300°F.

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