These delightful little
packets of fish, tomato, fresh herbs and lemon look gourmet,
but they're easy! The parchment paper locks in flavor and tenderness.
Just unwrap and savor the flavor.
Lemony
Herb Fish Pockets
4 (6-ounce) halibut fillets,
rinsed, patted dry
1 tomato, chopped
1/4 cup lemon juice
2 tablespoons crushed thyme
4 cloves garlic, peeled and crushed
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
- Preheat oven to 350°F
(175°C). Have a roll of parchment paper handy.
- Cut four 12-inch circles
from parchment paper; fold each circle in half. Lay each circle
flat. Place a halibut fillet on each circle next to the fold.
- Dividing ingredients equally
top fish with tomato, lemon juice, thyme, crushed garlic, salt
and pepper. Refold paper circles over fish so that cut edges
meet. Fold and roll cut edges up all around to seal packets securely.
- Place on a baking sheet
and bake for 10 to 12 minutes or until packets are browned and
puffed. Transfer to serving plates and cut open to serve.
Makes 4 servings.
Cooking Tips:
- Fish is cooked when it
flakes easily when probed with a fork.
- Be mindful of steam escaping
the sealed packets so that no one is burned.
- Parchment paper is sold
at by some grocers; otherwise check a kitchenware specialty store.
