How to Wrap Fish en Papillote (Two Ways!)

fish fillets

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: canned fish

Tofu provides a plant-based option, while canned fish is more budget-friendly.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil is healthier, while vegetable oil is often cheaper.

fresh herbs

🥗Healthier: dried herbs

💰Cheaper: frozen herbs

Dried herbs are more shelf-stable, while frozen herbs can be more affordable.

butter

🥗Healthier: ghee

💰Cheaper: margarine

Ghee is a healthier fat option, while margarine is often less expensive.

Brush butter or oil around the edge of the parchment to help seal.

Fold the parchment in half.

Assemble the fish and other ingredients in the lower half of the parchment.

Fold the top over and work around the exterior to create a seal.

Place the sealed packet on a baking sheet.

For the second method, assemble everything in the center of a rectangle of parchment paper.

Bring the top and bottom together and fold down to meet in the center.

Tuck the ends underneath to seal.

Bake on a baking sheet.

Once done, use scissors to unwrap the first packet or roll down the second method to unwrap.

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