Fish En Papillote


Posted for zwt5 from the reluctant gourmet. this recipe uses parchment paper. i like parchment paper-easy clean up and think it might be more healthy? perfect for valentine's or an anniversary. serves only two, but suppose you could make more hearts.

Steps


Preheat the oven to 375 degrees , f.
Fold each square of parchment in half and cut out a heart shape.
Open each heart and brush lightly with extra virgin olive oil or spray with olive oil spray.
Sprinkle both sides of fish with salt and pepper.
Set aside.
Wash asparagus and break off and discard the woody ends.
Lightly spray olive oil on the asparagus and toss with a pinch of kosher salt and pepper and the lemon zest.
Divide the asparagus in half.
Put half of the asparagus on each of the hearts , just to one side of the center of each heart.
Put one piece of fish on top of each bundle of asparagus.
Top with one sprig of dill , a slice of lemon and either of the butter or a light drizzle of olive oil.
Splash half the wine on top of each piece of fish.
Now , to wrap up these packets: fold the top of the heart over the fish and asparagus.
At the top end of the heart , away from the point , fold up both edges and crease well.
Move down about inch and fold up the edges , ove.

Ingredients


parchment paper, extra virgin olive oil, white fish fillets, kosher salt, fresh ground black pepper, dry white wine, lemon slices, lemon, butter, dill, asparagus spears