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Tilapia en Papillote

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Tilapia en Papillote

En papillote, a French term meaning “in parchment”, is a method of cooking in which the food is put into a folded pouch and then baked. The pouch is typically made from folded parchment paper, but other material, such as a paper bag or aluminium foil, may be used. The parcel seals in moisture to steam the food.

I have cooked fish and chicken this way for years and on weeknights, it’s an easy all-in-one meal that doesn’t require any pots or pans to be cleaned. I typically use parchment paper for this type of cooking but recently I have found a product in the supermarket that is aluminum foil on one side and parchment paper on the other. I find this product is ideal because foil makes it easier to seal the pouch. I also like the way the foil looks in the final presentation of the dish.

This versatile cooking method provides limitless possibilities for cooking a variety of fish, seafood, chicken, and any combination of vegetables. I recently made boneless chicken breasts and asparagus topped with cherry tomatoes, artichokes hearts, olives, and feta cheese. Most any combination will work well with this method.

To make this recipe, I used my food processor to julienne the zucchini and yellow squash. You can also julienne with a knife or a julienne tool that resembles a zester. Julienned squash is not required for this recipe. You can cut the squash into rounds or thicker strips. Also, most any kind of fish will work with this recipe.

To assemble the pouches, cut a 12″x12″ square of parchment or foil. Place a pile of julienned vegetables on one side of the square.

Tilapia Vegetables

Salt and pepper the vegetables, add lemon juice and wine, and top with a pat of butter.

Tilapia Vegetables and Butter

Top the vegetables with a filet of tilapia and season with Old Bay Seasoning.

Tilapia and Vegetables

To seal the pouch, start by folding up one side of the pouch. Continue folding up around the pouch, creating a half circle. The goal is to make an airtight pouch, so make sure the edge is completely sealed.

Crimp

En Papillote is a versatile method of cooking and should become a regular part of your culinary repertoire. It’s quick, easy, and delicious!

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Tilapia en Papillote

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 15 minutes

Total Time: 30 minutes

Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

4 tilapia filets

1 large zucchini, julienned

1 large yellow squash, julienned

1 large carrot, julienned

1 medium red onion, thinly sliced

8 tsp fresh lemon juice

8 tsp white wine

4 pats of butter

Old Bay Seasoning

Salt

Pepper

Lemon slices (for garnish)

Fresh parsley leaves (for garnish)

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees.

2. Cut 4 12"x12" squares of parchment paper or aluminum foil.

3. Mix zucchini, yellow squash, carrot, and onion in a bowl.

4. Place 1/4 of the vegetables on one side of each parchment or foil square.

5. Season with salt and pepper. Spoon 2 teaspoons each of lemon juice and wine over vegetables. Top with a pat of butter.

5. Place a tilapia filet on top of the vegetables. Season with Old Bay Seasoning.

6. Crimp edge of each squre and place on a baking sheet.

7. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes depending on the size of the filets.

8. Tear open pouch and garnish with a lemon slice and parsley leaves.

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I grew up in small town Mississippi eating traditional southern fare.A lifelong foodie, I started cooking and experimenting with food at a very young age. I started Southern Boy Dishes as a creative outlet and a way to share my love of food.
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Comments

  1. Diane McQuay says

    July 25, 2013 at 9:21 pm

    Looks gorgeous and I’m making it tonight!!

    Reply
  2. Foodiewife says

    January 18, 2013 at 2:39 am

    I have never seen that foil/parchment combo. This looks colorful, easy and delicious. Great post!

    Reply
    • waharris1957 says

      January 18, 2013 at 3:40 am

      Reynolds makes this product. You would find it next to the Reynolds Aluminum Foil. Thanks for the visit and the comment!

      Reply
  3. Holy Food says

    January 17, 2013 at 3:34 pm

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  1. Day 104 : Tilapia-en-Papillote – there’s something fishy about this recipe! | Project Pinterest 365 says:
    April 17, 2013 at 2:51 am

    […] I decided to stop at the store and pick up the ingredients for a recipe I pinned last week for Tilapia-en-Papillote – fish in parchment paper. Usually I’m kind of afraid to cook fish, but I’ve had something like this in a restaurant and it was good.  How could I go wrong?  This is from a blog called Southern Boy Dishes.  There are lots of good recipes there and I will definitely go back and check out some of the other dishes.  Here’s the link:  https://southernboydishes.com/2013/01/17/tilapia-en-papillote/. […]

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