foil envelope fish
This is a fantastic recipe and a great technique for preparing fish.
Blue Ribbon Recipe
We loved this technique for cooking fish. Baking the fish fillet in foil is a fool-proof preparation method. The fish turns out perfectly light and tender with a hint of lemon. Use your favorite white fish and scale the recipe based on the number of people you're serving.
prep time
15 Min
cook time
15 Min
method
Bake
yield
1 serving(s)
Ingredients
- 1/2 small green pepper, thinly sliced
- 1/2 small tomato, sliced
- 1 stalk green onion, sliced
- 1 teaspoon basil, divided
- 1 teaspoon salt, divided
- 1 teaspoon white pepper, divided
- 8 ounces fresh fish filets
- 1 small lemon, cut into slices
How To Make foil envelope fish
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Step 1Cut aluminum foil into 12X16 inch rectangle. Place green pepper, tomato, and green onion on the lower half of the foil sheet. Sprinkle with 1/4 teaspoon of basil, salt, and pepper. -
Step 2Place fish on vegetables. Sprinkle with the remaining basil, salt, and pepper.
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Step 3Top with lemon slices.
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Step 4Fold the upper half of the foil over the fish and vegetables. Double-fold the edges of the foil to make a tight 1/2-inch seal.
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Step 5Place foil envelope on a baking sheet and bake at 450 for 15 minutes or until the envelope puffs. To serve, cut an "X" on top of the envelope and fold the foil back.
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Category:
Fish
Tag:
#Quick & Easy
Tag:
#Healthy
Keyword:
#Foil
Keyword:
#fish
Collection:
Healthier Fare
Ingredient:
Fish
Method:
Bake
Culture:
American
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