Fish with vegetables in one of my favorite options for a quick, healthy and really delicious dinner. I definitely wanted to film this recipe, because I love it so much. The fish is infused with the flavor of the vegetables in every bite, the vegetables are the perfect texture, and everything is so juicy and packed with deliciousness. It's also a really healthy dinner, which will give you the perfect full feeling but still with a spring in your step.
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For the step by step photo recipe, with detailed instructions on how to use regular parchment paper, click HERE.
Fish and Vegetables En Papillote (Baked in Parchment Paper) Video Recipe
- Prep Time: 25 mins
- Cook Time: 15 mins
- Total Time: 40 mins
- Yield: 2
- Category: Entree
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 thick fish fillets (cod, salmon, tilapia, snapper, halibut, etc.)
- 1 small zucchini, or half of a medium zucchini, cut into thin matchsticks
- 1 small carrot, cut into thin matchsticks
- ½ - 1 celery stalk, cut into thin slices
- 1 large shallot (or half of an onion), cut into thin slices
- ½ red bell pepper, cut into thin matchsticks
- 1-2 garlic cloves, minced
- 4 Tablespoons, olive oil, divided
- 1 lemon, juice and zest
- salt, ground black pepper
- 1 Tablespoon chopped fresh parsley, plus more for garnishing
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Prepare all the vegetables by cutting them into thin matchsticks.
- Mix all the vegetables together in a large bowl and season them with salt and pepper. Add the lemon zest, the juice of half the lemon, 3 Tablespoons of olive oil and half of the parsley.
- Season all of the fish fillets with salt and pepper on both sides. Sprinkle the fish with parsley, the other half of lemon juice, and drizzle with the remaining Tablespoon of olive oil.
- Place ½ of the vegetables in each parchment bag.
- Place the fish fillets on top of the vegetables.
- Seal the cooking bags. You can staple them as an extra precaution.
- Place the packets on a large rimmed baking sheet and bake for 15-18 minutes in the preheated oven, 10 minutes if the fish is on the smaller side.
- To serve, cut open the packets and take out the fish and vegetables with a spatula, or have each person open the packet themselves at the table.
Notes
It's very important to cut the vegetables very thinly. You can use a mandoline to slice all the vegetables and then a knife to cut the slices into matchsticks. You can use a knife if you don't have a mandoline. If the vegetables are too large, they will not get a chance to cook through in the short amount of time that it takes the fish to cook. If you'd rather cut the vegetables larger, you will need to sauté them in a skillet first, to give the vegetables a head start in cooking, before placing the vegetables in the packets.
You can use any firm, thick fish fillets for this recipe. Salmon, cod, swai, tilapia, haddock, etc., it will all work here, as long as each fillet is about 6 oz. Don't use fish that is thin, since it will overcook very quickly.
Thank you for such tasty, yet simple and healthy recipe! I made it for dinner last night, served over rice, and we enjoyed very much
I used foil instead of parchment, wonder if it would taste any different if in parchment?
I'm pretty sure the taste is the same, Luda. It's the exact same method of cooking and I use foil instead of parchment myself sometimes and it works just ass great. I'm so glad you enjoyed it. Rice with seafood is one of my favorite combos.
Olga, I finally got around to watching this video and it is so heartwarming! You have such a way about you that is so inviting. 🙂 I love it. The recipe sounds like it would be great! I have never made any recipes inside of parchment bags, and am a little nervous to try it, but I will let you know once I do! Thanks so much for yet another great recipe.
You're so sweet, Luba. Thank you for such a warm comment. I really appreciate it.
I hope you enjoy this recipe. It's one of our favorites.
Awesome! Would you be able to make this with tilapia? How long would I have to cook it for if I used tilapia? I love all your recipes and blog! Great job! And your baby is so precious 😊
Hi Lavinia,
Yes, you can definitely use tilapia. If you read the recipe, tilapia is included as another option of fish that you can use in this recipe. The amount of time that it will take for it to cook depends on how thick the fish is - "bake for 15-18 minutes in the preheated oven, 10 minutes if the fish is on the smaller side."
Love parchment bags idea! I have to try them out. 🙂 Great video, you look good too! 🙂
Thank you, Valya:).
Wow what an awesome recipe! Will definitely have this one soon. Where did you get the parchment bags?
Hello Olga! What an awesome video! Love to watch your videos. This recipe is absolutely wonderful, thank you for sharing it in video form. Definitely having this for dinner tonight. I've made it before & served with rice, but today I'd love to try the couscouse. Oh & thanks for the info on the parchment bags, deff a time saver... Again thank you for all you do, May God continue to Bless your beautiful family!
Olga, You are incredibly genius! I love how simple and healthy this recipe is. Thank you for taking your time to show us how to make it. I will be making this soon. You look very beautiful! Amazing job with the video!
Thank you so much, Tanya:). You are so kind.