BAKED FISH IN PARCHMENT | HEALTHY RECIPE | QUICK RECIPE (2024)

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Want a super delicious and healthy meal in less than thirty minutes? My Baked Fish in Parchment Paper is it! My favorite part of making this dish is releasing the steam from the packet and smelling all of that goodness. I used NC Red Snapper for this recipe, but you can use any flaky white fish, or even salmon. As far as the vegetables, use my idea, or create your very own combination. Be sure to put this recipe on repeat.

As mentioned above, this technique works great with salmon, too. Check out my recipe for Salmon Steamed in Parchment Paper.

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HOW TO PREPARE BAKED FISH IN PARCHMENT PAPER

Heat oven to 400 degrees. Rub about a tablespoon of olive oil on the top of the fish. Season with kosher salt and black pepper. Tear off a large piece of parchment paper. Place the asparagus spears (be sure to cut off the woody ends) on the parchment. Dot with olive oil and season with kosher salt and black pepper. Place fish, skin side down, on top of asparagus.

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Squeeze the juice of one-half lemon and one-half orange on top of the fish. Add the garlic slices. Layer the sliced lemons and oranges. Top with the fresh thyme and cherry tomatoes (you can halve them). Drizzle on just a touch more olive oil, kosher salt and black pepper.

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This next step is very, very important. The key to get a good steam is to wrap the fish in the paper very tightly. Make sure there are no openings. Even the tiniest opening will allow the steam to release while baking. Typically, I like to bring the top together first, then wrap the side edges. Place the packets on a baking pan. This filet was about a pound and a half. So, it took about twenty-two minutes to finish. Decrease the baking time for a smaller filet. If you are unsure about whether or not the fish is fully-cooked, go ahead and peek. Just a little peek! Be sure to wrap back up immediately if you need to steam longer.

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TO FINISH AND SERVE THE BAKED FISH IN PARCHMENT PAPER

The joy of this entire recipe is opening of this beautiful gift you just created. I highly recommend, placing each packet on a plate to serve. Pair with side of sautéed spinach and jasmine rice. ENJOY this Baked Fish in Parchment Paper.

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    FAQs

    Can you bake fish on parchment paper in the oven? ›

    Even if you've never cooked fish, you can nail baked fish in parchment. In addition to its fancy French name, fish en papillote also feels extra special to eat. I love preparing fish this way for guests.

    Is it better to cook fish in parchment paper or foil? ›

    You want to steam your fish, not drown it. If using an acidic liquid (such as lemon juice or vinegar) in your recipe, always opt to use parchment paper because the acid may react with aluminum foil.

    What does parchment paper do for fish? ›

    I love using parchment paper for fish. It makes it juicy, tender, flaky and delicious.

    Should fish be covered when baking in the oven? ›

    Cut fish fillets into 4 serving pieces if needed. Place pieces, skin sides down, in the pan, folding thin ends under if necessary for even thickness. Mix remaining ingredients; drizzle over fish. Bake uncovered 15 to 20 minutes or until fish flakes easily with fork.

    How do you cook fish on parchment paper? ›

    Add the parchment paper to a pan then pour oil on top and heat the pan. Season the fish fillet, including the skin, and place skin-side down on the parchment paper. Cook until the skin is browned and crisp, moving around the pan as needed to avoid hot spots. Flip the fish and continue to cook until the fish is done.

    Can you bake on just parchment paper? ›

    Parchment paper is oven-safe in conventional ovens for temperatures up to 425°F. For safety, never let the parchment paper touch open flames, the sides or bottom of the oven, or use it with a broiling unit or a toaster oven.

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