Turkey Free Cod en Papillote with Lemon, Herbs & Vegetables
Flaky cod baked inside its own little parchment parcel is one of those techniques that feels fancy but is genuinely foolproof, and the result is a beautifully steamed fillet surrounded by tender zucchini, sweet cherry tomatoes, and bright yellow bell pepper. Each packet gets layered with fresh thyme, flat-leaf parsley, and thin lemon rounds before a drizzle of extra-virgin olive oil and a squeeze of fresh lemon juice ties everything together. The sealed parchment traps all that fragrant steam, so the fish stays impossibly moist and every vegetable soaks up the herby, citrusy cooking liquid. Opening the packet at the table is genuinely a little theatrical ā the puff of steam and the aroma that escapes make it feel like a restaurant moment happening right in your own kitchen. Because the ingredient list is built entirely around fresh fish, produce, and pantry staples, there's no need to scrutinize labels for hidden poultry-based broths or additives that can sneak into other seafood preparations. Cleanup is almost nonexistent since the parchment does double duty as both cooking vessel and serving dish, making this an ideal weeknight dinner that punches well above its effort level.
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4 servings
- 4 cod fillets (about 6 oz each), skin removed
- 2 medium zucchini, thinly sliced into rounds
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 2 piece yellow bell pepper
- 4 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 lemon, thinly sliced into rounds
- 4 sprigs fresh thyme
- 4 sprigs fresh flat-leaf parsley
- Ā½ tsp salt
- Ā¼ tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
For serving
- 2 tbsp fresh flat-leaf parsley, finely chopped, for serving (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 400Ā°F (205Ā°C). Cut four sheets of parchment paper, each about 15 inches long. Fold each sheet in half to crease the center, then open flat on a baking sheet.
- 2
Divide the zucchini rounds and bell pepper slices evenly among the four parchment sheets, arranging them in a single layer on one half of each sheet, just off the center crease.
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