Fish en Papillote with Vegetables

Ingredients

• 4 white fish fillets (cod, halibut, or tilapia)
• 1 zucchini, julienned
• 1 carrot, julienned
• 1 bell pepper, julienned
• 1 lemon, sliced
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• fresh thyme
• salt and pepper to taste

Method

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 400°F. Cut 4 large squares of parchment paper.

2. 2

   Layer julienned vegetables in the center of each parchment square, top with a fish fillet, drizzle with olive oil, and season with salt, pepper, and thyme. Top with a lemon slice.

3. 3

   Fold the parchment over the fish and vegetables, crimping the edges tightly to seal completely — this seal is what traps steam inside, so the fish and vegetables cook gently in their own juices instead of drying out in the open oven air.

4. 4

   Place the packets on a baking sheet and bake 15-18 minutes until the fish is opaque and flakes easily.

5. 5

   Carefully open the packets at the table (steam will escape) and serve directly.