Paraben Free Cod en Papillote with Lemon, Herbs & Cherry Tomatoes
Cooking fish at home can feel intimidating, but this parchment-wrapped method is genuinely foolproof and produces results that look far more impressive than the effort involved. Each fillet steams gently inside its own sealed parcel alongside zucchini, halved cherry tomatoes, and bright lemon rounds, with garlic-infused oil, fresh thyme, parsley, and a small splash of dry white wine pulling everything together into a light, aromatic broth. The en papillote technique means the fish stays incredibly moist — no dry, overcooked fillets here — and the vegetables soften just enough while still holding their shape. For anyone navigating ingredient sensitivities, this recipe is refreshingly straightforward: every component is a whole, recognizable ingredient with nothing hidden in a sauce packet or seasoning blend. Crimping the parchment into a tight half-moon seal is easier than it sounds, and watching those parcels puff up golden in the oven is genuinely satisfying. Opening one at the table releases a rush of fragrant steam that makes the whole meal feel a little special, even on a weeknight. Finish with a squeeze from the reserved lemon wedges and dinner is done.
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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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