Red Mullet Wrapped in Paper Recipe

Name: Red Mullet Wrapped in Paper
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 (8-ounce) red mullets, cleaned and scaled; 1 lemon, juiced; 2 cloves garlic, crushed; 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil; 3 bay leaves, crushed; 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; Salt; 1/2 cup small black olives, pitted and finely chopped; Lemon wedges; Special Equipment: parchment paper

Servings: persons

4 (8-ounce) red mullets, cleaned and scaled
1 lemon, juiced
2 cloves garlic, crushed
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
3 bay leaves, crushed
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Salt
1/2 cup small black olives, pitted and finely chopped
Lemon wedges
Special Equipment: parchment paper

1
Place the fish in a single layer in the baking dish or a non-reactive casserole.
2
In a small bowl, combine the lemon juice, garlic, 1/4 cup of the olive oil, the bay leaves and pepper and whisk to emulsify.
3
Pour the marinade over the fish.
4
Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours, turning the fish once.
5
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
6
Cut 4 sheets of parchment paper that are large enough to hold a single fish with a few inches margin when folded in half.
7
Fold each one crosswise in half to mark the center, and then unfold.
8
Brush each sheet with 1 tablespoon of the remaining olive oil.
9
Remove the fish from the marinade and place 1 on 1 side of each piece of paper.
10
Season with salt and pepper and sprinkle with olives.
11
Fold the paper over to enclose the fish and then fold the edges over all around, making a couple or triple fold to seal.
12
Place the packages on 1 or 2 baking sheets and bake for 10 minutes, or until puffed.
13
Transfer to serving plates.
14
Slash the top of each package open with a sharp knife and serve immediately, with the lemon wedges.

275

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Carbs

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 (8-ounce) red mullets, cleaned and scaled, 1 lemon, juiced, 2 cloves garlic, crushed, 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil, and more.

Yes, Red Mullet Wrapped in Paper falls under the General 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.

Red Mullet Wrapped in Paper

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