Soy Free Cod en Papillote with Lemon, Herbs & Cherry Tomatoes
Cooking fish in parchment is one of those techniques that feels fancy but is genuinely low-effort, and the results are stunning every time. Each fillet gets layered over zucchini rounds and halved cherry tomatoes, then crowned with lemon slices, fresh thyme, scallion greens, and a splash of dry white wine before the parcel is crimped shut and slid into a hot oven. The steam trapped inside does all the heavy lifting, gently cooking the cod until it's perfectly flaky and infused with garlicky, herby flavor all the way through. Because everything here is built from whole, fresh ingredients — fish, vegetables, citrus, and herbs — there's no need to scan labels for hidden soy derivatives that sneak into so many sauces, marinades, and seasoning blends. The garlic-infused oil adds richness and depth without any of the usual pantry shortcuts that can complicate things. Opening the puffed parcels at the table is a little theatrical moment that makes a weeknight dinner feel like a proper occasion. Serve with the reserved lemon wedges and let the bright, clean flavors speak for themselves.
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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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