Everyone likes opening gifts right? Well this method of cooking allows every guest at your table to feel special, and it's also a one "pot" meal. No separate side dishes necessary.
It works best with heartier, thicker filets of fish such as salmon, cod, or halibut. All you need is parchment paper for the "giftwrapping" and some patience. First julienne your vegetables. This is integral to the success of the dish in both presentation and taste--since the fish only cooks for about 10 minutes, you want to make sure your vegetables cook all the way through. I like to use asparagus, red bell pepper, zucchini, mushrooms and carrots for color and texture.
Next cut out rectangles of parchment paper large enough to contain the fish when folded over. Gather some herbs together (parsley, thyme, tarragon, dill, whatever you like) and make a bed for the fish. Salt and pepper your fish, and place a little olive oil or (herb) butter over it. Arrange your vegetables neatly over the fish, maybe
another sprig of herb, and wrap your package, making sure your folds are tight. Brush the paper with some oil and place in a 400 degree preheated oven for 10 - 12 minutes, depending on the thickness of the filet. Serve immediately.Surprise! Be careful not to burn your guests with the extremely hot steam rising from your "gift." Probably better if you make a slit for your guests before serving.
Pretty and delicious. The fish should be extremely moist and succulent.
Wish you could have a bite,
Quyen
1 comment:
Q, you'd be proud -- i recently had my own salmon-related success in my kitchen. i am nowhere near your level of cooking prowess but am hoping my mom's cooking skillz have somehow embedded themselves in my genes. i wrote about my salmon experience on my blog; perhaps you could provide professional critique? :)
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