Parisienne Snapper with Vegetables (Fish en Papillote)
 
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Cooking each serving in a separate sheet of parchment helps to ensure more even cooking. It also makes serving very easy, and the presentation a little more fun.
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Recipe type: Entree
Cuisine: French
Serves: 4 servings
Ingredients
  • 2 medium carrots, chopped
  • 1 small fennel bulb, thinly sliced and fennel fronds reserved for garnish
  • 2 cups cauliflower florets
  • 2 cups quartered mushrooms
  • ¼ cup lemon juice (about 1 large lemon)
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh Italian parsley
  • 2 tablespoons capers, drained and rinsed
  • 1 tablespoon + 2 teaspoons olive oil, divided
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
  • 4 skinless red snapper fillets (about 1¼ pounds)
  • ½ teaspoon salt (total)
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper (total)
Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F.
  2. Cut and layout 4 (18 x 12-inch) sheets of parchment paper.
  3. In a large bowl, toss together the carrots, fennel, cauliflower, mushrooms, lemon juice, parsley, capers, 1 tablespoon oil, garlic, and crushed red pepper (if using), until evenly coated.
  4. On the right half of each parchment sheet, layer ¼ of the vegetable mixture and 1 snapper fillet. Brush each snapper fillet with ½ teaspoon oil. Sprinkle each fillet with approximately ⅛ teaspoon salt and pepper.
  5. Fold the left side of each parchment sheet over the snapper and vegetable mixture. Fold the edges several times to seal tightly.
  6. Place the packets in a single layer on a rimmed baking pan.
  7. Bake for 25 minutes or until the internal temperature of the fish reaches 145°F.
  8. With kitchen scissors, cut an X in top of packets, then carefully pull back the parchment to release steam. Sprinkle the snapper with fennel fronds to serve.
Nutrition Information
Serving size: 1 packet Calories: 234 Fat: 8g Saturated fat: 1g Carbohydrates: 12g Sugar: 5g Sodium: 508mg Fiber: 4g Protein: 31g Cholesterol: 50mg
Recipe by Go Dairy Free at https://www.godairyfree.org/recipes/parisienne-snapper-vegetables-en-papillote