Mediterranean Cod en Papillote (Fish in Parchment Paper)
This Mediterranean cod en papillote is the most genius way to quickly achieve a simple, healthy, and super delicious dinner! Watch the video above to see how this comes together.
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 1 medium zucchini
- 4 (6-ounce) cod filets
- kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- 2 lemons thinly sliced
- 1 small shallot thinly sliced
- 4 sprigs fresh thyme
- 20 olives halved or quartered
- 20 grape tomatoes halved
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
Instructions
- Assemble the packets. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Fold a 12x16-inch sheet of parchment paper in half, then open it. Add several slices of zucchini in the center of one half, then top with a piece of cod. Season with salt and pepper.
- Add toppings. Top the cod with 2 to 3 lemon slices, a few slices of shallot, a sprig of thyme, 5 olives, and 5 tomatoes (it's okay if these fall to the side). Drizzle a little olive oil on top.
- Fold and seal. Fold the top half of the parchment paper over the bottom half, then tightly roll up the edges around the cod. Repeat this process with the other 3 pieces of cod.
- Bake. Place the 4 parchment paper packets on a baking sheet, place in the oven, and bake for 14 to 18 minutes (depending on thickness), or until the cod is opaque and flakes easily with a fork.
- To serve. Use a knife to pierce the center of each parchment packet, and open it up before serving.
Video
Notes
- Here are the parchment papers I'm using for this recipe!
Nutrition
Calories: 275kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 33g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 73mg | Sodium: 414mg | Potassium: 1142mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 1012IU | Vitamin C: 53mg | Calcium: 74mg | Iron: 2mg