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Delicious Cod En Papillote Recipe

Delicious Cod En Papillote Recipe

En papillote is a French cooking technique that involves cooking food inside parchment paper. This method seals in flavors and juices, resulting in tender and moist dishes with easy cleanup.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 14 minutes
Total Time 24 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 375
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 medium-sized zucchini thinly sliced
  • 1 large lemon or 2 small lemons, thinly sliced
  • 1 small shallot thinly sliced
  • 20 grape tomatoes halved
  • A combination of green olives and Kalamata olives sliced
  • 4 pieces of cod fillet cut to desired size
  • Pinch of salt to taste
  • Freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • Splash of extra virgin olive oil
  • Sprigs of fresh thyme

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Cut a large piece of parchment paper and fold it in half.
  3. Place a few slices of zucchini in the center of one half of the parchment paper.
  4. Lay one piece of cod fillet on top of the zucchini slices.
  5. Season the fish with a pinch of salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste.
  6. Add some sliced olives on top of the fish and around it.
  7. Scatter the halved grape tomatoes over the fish.
  8. Drizzle a splash of extra virgin olive oil over the ingredients.
  9. Add a couple of slices of lemon and a few slices of shallots (or red onion) on top.
  10. Place a couple of sprigs of fresh thyme on the fish.
  11. Fold the top part of the parchment paper over the bottom half.
  12. Roll up the edges tightly around the cod to create a sealed packet.
  13. Transfer the packet to a baking tray.
  14. Repeat the same steps with the remaining three pieces of cod fillet and parchment paper.
  15. Bake in the preheated oven at 400°F (200°C) for about 14 to 16 minutes, depending on the thickness of your fish. The internal temperature of the fish should reach 145°F (63°C).
  16. After about 14 minutes, carefully remove the packets from the oven. They should be puffed up and lightly browned.
  17. Transfer each packet to a serving plate.
  18. Open the parchment paper carefully to reveal the delicious zucchini lemon cod fillet.
  19. Serve the fish and vegetables together on the plate.
  20. Enjoy your Zucchini Lemon Cod Fillet en Papillote! Serve with a side of Parmesan Orzo or any desired accompaniment.

Notes

Storage & Meal Prep
Refrigerator: Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3-4 days.
Freezer: Freeze in a sealed container for up to 2-3 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge.
Reheat: Warm in a skillet over medium heat, in the microwave, or in a 350°F oven until heated through.