Rye Free Cod en Papillote with Lemon, Herbs & Vegetables

Cooking fish in parchment is one of those techniques that feels fancy but is genuinely foolproof, and the result here is incredibly fresh and bright. Each packet traps the steam from the vegetables, lemon, and herbs, so the cod comes out perfectly tender and infused with flavor without any fuss. Zucchini, cherry tomatoes, and yellow bell pepper create a colorful little bed for the fish, while fresh thyme, parsley, and thin lemon rounds do all the heavy lifting on aromatics. A drizzle of extra-virgin olive oil and a squeeze of lemon juice tie everything together into something that tastes like it came from a seaside bistro. The whole dish is built entirely from whole, unprocessed ingredients — fresh fish, vegetables, citrus, and herbs — so there's nothing hidden to worry about, no grains, no fillers, just clean and satisfying cooking. Opening the puffed packet at the table is genuinely one of the most satisfying moments in home cooking, and the cloud of fragrant steam that escapes makes it feel like an occasion even on a weeknight.

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