Sea Bream Baked in a Bag: Orata en "Cartoccio"

Name: Sea Bream Baked in a Bag: Orata en "Cartoccio"
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 (1 to 1 1/2-pound) sea breams, scaled and gutted, with head and tail intact; Salt and pepper; 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil; 1 red bell pepper, cored, seeded, and thinly sliced; 1 yellow bell pepper, cored, seeded, and thinly sliced; 1 green bell pepper, cored, seeded, and thinly sliced; 1 red onion, sliced thinly; 2 carrots, peeled and sliced thinly; 1/4 cup Gaeta olives; Special equipment: Parchment Paper; 1 lemon, sliced thin to yield 8 slices; 3/4 cup dry white wine

Servings: persons

4 (1 to 1 1/2-pound) sea breams, scaled and gutted, with head and tail intact
Salt and pepper
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 red bell pepper, cored, seeded, and thinly sliced
1 yellow bell pepper, cored, seeded, and thinly sliced
1 green bell pepper, cored, seeded, and thinly sliced
1 red onion, sliced thinly
2 carrots, peeled and sliced thinly
1/4 cup Gaeta olives
Special equipment: Parchment Paper
1 lemon, sliced thin to yield 8 slices
3/4 cup dry white wine

1
Heat oven to 350 degrees F.
2
Season each fish on both sides and on the inside cavity with salt and pepper.
3
Lay out 4 sheets of parchment paper (about 20 inches by 12 inches) and pour 2 tablespoons of olive oil on center of each sheet.
4
Place one fish on each sheet of paper.
5
Divide the peppers, onion, carrots, and olives evenly among the 4 fish.
6
Place 2 slices of lemon on the top of each fish.
7
Pour 3 tablespoons of white wine over each fish.
8
Fold parchment in half and close the edge of the package to form a tight seal.
9
Place the packages on a sheet tray and place in oven for 15 minutes.
10
Serve immediately.

326

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Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 (1 to 1 1/2-pound) sea breams, scaled and gutted, with head and tail intact, Salt and pepper, 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil, 1 red bell pepper, cored, seeded, and thinly sliced, and more.

Yes, Sea Bream Baked in a Bag: Orata en "Cartoccio" 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Sea Bream Baked in a Bag: Orata en "Cartoccio"

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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