Roasted Halibut with Vegetables en Papillote

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   Preheat the oven to 375.

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   In a saucepan of boiling water, cook the carrots for 1 minute.

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   Add the asparagus and sugar snaps and cook until crisp-tender, 2 minutes.

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   Drain and spread on a plate to cool.

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   In a nonstick skillet, heat the 2 tablespoons of oil until shimmering.

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   Add the onion and mushrooms, season with salt and pepper, and cook over moderately high heat, stirring until softened, 7 minutes.

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   Transfer to the plate; let cool slightly.

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   Heat 2 large, sturdy baking sheets in the oven.

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   Lay out eight 14-inch-long sheets of parchment paper and brush with olive oil.

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    Mound some of the vegetables on half of each sheet.

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    Set the fillets on the vegetables and season with salt and pepper.

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    Fold each packet in half, then fold up 2 sides to seal, leaving 1 side open.

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    In a small bowl, combine the stock and sherry; spoon 1 1/2 tablespoons into each packet.

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    Fold up the last side, sealing tightly.

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    Transfer the packets to the preheated baking sheets.

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    Bake for 9 minutes, until the fish is cooked through.

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    Open the packets and transfer the fish, vegetables and broth to plates.

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    Serve at once.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.