Lupin 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 the results are absolutely stunning. Each fillet steams inside its own sealed pouch with garlic-infused oil, cherry tomatoes, zucchini, fresh thyme, and a splash of dry white wine, creating a fragrant little pocket of flavor that practically cooks itself. The lemon rounds draped over the top perfume the fish as it bakes, and when the parcels puff up in the oven, you know something good is happening. Opening one at the table releases a cloud of herby, citrusy steam — it's a genuinely theatrical moment that requires zero extra effort. Because everything here is built from whole, straightforward ingredients, there's no need to scrutinize labels or worry about hidden additives that can sneak into processed sauces or seasoning blends. The cod comes out tender and flaky every single time, surrounded by jammy tomatoes and silky zucchini that have soaked up all those bright, savory juices. Serve it straight from the parchment with a squeeze of fresh lemon and you have a weeknight dinner that looks like it came from a bistro.
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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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