Cinnamon Free Cod en Papillote with Lemon, Herbs & Cherry Tomatoes
Cooking fish in parchment is one of those techniques that feels fancy but is genuinely forgiving, and this version delivers beautifully flaky cod surrounded by bright cherry tomatoes, tender zucchini, and fragrant herbs. The garlic-infused oil does a lot of heavy lifting here, basting the fillet as it steams inside its sealed pouch and keeping every bite moist and deeply savory. Fresh thyme, flat-leaf parsley, scallion greens, and lemon rounds layer in herbal brightness without relying on any warming spices — which makes this a perfect go-to for anyone navigating a cinnamon sensitivity, since so many seasoning blends and spice mixes sneak it in unexpectedly. A small splash of dry white wine adds just enough acidity to lift the whole dish without overpowering the delicate fish. Sealing the parchment into a tight half-moon crimp traps all that steam and flavor inside, so when the parcel puffs in the oven you know something good is happening. Opening one at the table is a genuinely satisfying moment — the rush of herby, lemony steam is half the experience. Serve straight from the paper with the reserved lemon wedges and you've got a clean, elegant dinner that comes together on a single baking sheet.
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4 servings
- 4 cod fillets (6 oz each), skin-on or skinless
- 3 tbsp garlic-infused oil
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 medium zucchini, thinly sliced into rounds
- 1 lemon, half thinly sliced into rounds, half cut into wedges for serving
- 4 sprigs fresh thyme
- 2 tbsp fresh flat-leaf parsley, roughly chopped
- 4 scallions, green tops only, thinly sliced
- ½ tsp fine sea salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper, freshly ground
- ¼ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- 2 tbsp dry white wine
Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 400°F (205°C). Cut four sheets of parchment paper, each about 15 inches long. Fold each sheet in half crosswise to crease the center, then open them flat on a baking sheet.
- 2
Arrange a few zucchini rounds in a single layer on one half of each parchment sheet, just off the center crease. Scatter a quarter of the cherry tomatoes over the zucchini on each sheet.
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