Mediterranean Fish en Papillote
White fish baked in parchment with vegetables and herbs is a light Mediterranean diet dinner. Easy, elegant, and ready in 25 minutes tonight.
🥘 Ingredients
Papillote
- 2 white fish fillets (cod or halibut)
- 1 zucchini, sliced
- 1 tomato, sliced
- 1/4 cup Kalamata olives
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 lemon, sliced
- Fresh thyme
- Salt and pepper
📝 Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 400°F. Cut two large parchment hearts or rectangles.
- 2
Place fish on one half of each sheet. Top with zucchini, tomato, olives, lemon, and thyme.
- 3
Drizzle with olive oil, season, and fold parchment to seal edges tightly.
- 4
Bake 12–15 minutes. Open packets carefully—steam is hot—and serve.
💡 Tip: The fish steams in its own juices for maximum flavor.
📊 Nutrition Facts
Per serving
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