Fish in Masala, En Papillote Recipe

Name: Fish in Masala, En Papillote
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 Tablespoons Ginger, Chopped; 10 cloves Garlic; 4 Serranos, Deseed If Needed; 1 Tablespoon Canola Oil; 2 Medium Onion, Sliced Thin; 2 sprigs Curry Leaves; 1- 1/2 teaspoon Salt, Divided; 2 teaspoons Pepper, Divided; 1 Tablespoon Coconut Oil; 2 Tablespoons Fresh Lemon Juice; 4 whole Cod Fillets, Cut In Half

Servings: persons

1
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
2
In a mini chopper grind ginger, garlic, and serranos to a chunky paste.
3
In a saute pan, heat oil over medium heat, saute onions and the ground ingredients.
4
Stir and cook till fragrant and all ingredients are slightly soft, about 3 minutes.
5
Stir in curry leaves.
6
Add 1 teaspoon each salt and pepper.
7
Mix in coconut oil and lemon juice and take off heat.
8
Leave to cool and prepare parchment packet.
9
Cut out heart shapes or rectangular shapes from parchment enough to cover fish, either 2 very large shapes or smaller ones for individual fish packets.
10
Season the fish with the remaining salt and pepper.
11
Put fish in packets, 4 pieces per packet and divide and spread onion mixture evenly over fish.
12
Alternatively, for individual packs, place 1 piece of fish plus 1 tablespoon of onion mixture spread over it for each pack.
13
Tightly seal and pinch edges.
14
Place packets on baking tray in oven for 20-25 minutes.
15
Take out of oven and wait a couple of minutes before breaking open to serve.
16
(En Papillote Method sourced from challenge recipe of Daring Kitchen website.)

102

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 Tablespoons Ginger, Chopped, 10 cloves Garlic, 4 Serranos, Deseed If Needed, 1 Tablespoon Canola Oil, and more.

Yes, Fish in Masala, En Papillote falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Fish in Masala, En Papillote

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Variations & substitutions

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