So En Papillote, in French literally means "in parchment" (thank you wikipedia). It is actually just a method of cooking, where something is wrapped and then baked in the oven.
For this recipe however I used fish mainly because I needed something which will cook fast.
Unfortunately I couldn't remember the type of fish I used when I did this recipe, but you can use absolutely anytime of filet for this. (To anyone who is reading this, assuming there is someone reading this at all..should you recognize the type of fish I used based on the picture please let me know :).
So the recipe,
-Filet of fish, cleaned and sliced to desired portions.
-Fresh Herbs, washed and coarsely chopped (dried will do- should you find it difficult to find fresh ones)
*Parsley
*Tarragon
*Chives
-Fennel Seeds
-Lemon thinly sliced
-Butter cut into cubes
-Salt & Pepper
-Wax paper cut into squares
Preparation/Assembly:
(This can be done a day ahead)
Fold the square wax paper diagonally to create a triangle. Open the folded paper and position the fillet in the center. Sprinkle the fillet with equal amounts of the herbs and the fennel seeds and place a thin slice of lemon on top. Add a cube of water and sprinkle with a little salt and pepper to taste.
Seal the wax paper as illustrated and do the same for the rest of the filet. This can be kept overnight on your chiller for baking the next day.
Baking Instructions.
Depending on the size of your filet, this can be cooked in a 180 degree celsius oven for 15-20 minutes.
Serve the fish with the paper and have your guest open the parcels themselves.
You may serve this as is or you can do as I did and serve it with a pesto sauce. (I cheated and used a store-bought pesto :b)
Enjoy! This is a no fail dish which will absolutely impress your family & friends.
They look happy don't they? :)
-Fresh Herbs, washed and coarsely chopped (dried will do- should you find it difficult to find fresh ones)
*Parsley
*Tarragon
*Chives
-Fennel Seeds
-Lemon thinly sliced
-Butter cut into cubes
-Salt & Pepper
-Wax paper cut into squares
Preparation/Assembly:
(This can be done a day ahead)
Fold the square wax paper diagonally to create a triangle. Open the folded paper and position the fillet in the center. Sprinkle the fillet with equal amounts of the herbs and the fennel seeds and place a thin slice of lemon on top. Add a cube of water and sprinkle with a little salt and pepper to taste.
Seal the wax paper as illustrated and do the same for the rest of the filet. This can be kept overnight on your chiller for baking the next day.
Baking Instructions.
Depending on the size of your filet, this can be cooked in a 180 degree celsius oven for 15-20 minutes.
Serve the fish with the paper and have your guest open the parcels themselves.
You may serve this as is or you can do as I did and serve it with a pesto sauce. (I cheated and used a store-bought pesto :b)
Enjoy! This is a no fail dish which will absolutely impress your family & friends.
They look happy don't they? :)
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