Pescatarian Cod en Papillote with Lemon, Herbs & Cherry Tomatoes
Cooking fish at home can feel intimidating, but this parchment-baked method is genuinely foolproof and produces results that look far more impressive than the effort involved. Each fillet steams inside its own sealed parcel with zucchini, burst cherry tomatoes, fresh thyme, and bright lemon rounds, so every component cooks together in its own fragrant little pocket. The garlic-infused oil and a splash of dry white wine create a light, savory sauce right in the packet — no extra pans, no reduction required. Cod is a mild, flaky fish that absorbs these flavors beautifully without being overpowered, making it a crowd-pleaser even for people who claim they're not big seafood fans. Because everything goes into individual parcels, it's also an elegant option for dinner guests — just slide the baking sheet into the oven and let the oven do the work. Opening the puffed parchment at the table releases a rush of herby, lemony steam that makes the whole meal feel like a restaurant moment. Serve with the reserved lemon wedges and maybe some crusty bread to soak up every last drop of that cooking liquid.
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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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