Tea-Steamed Cod Baked in Paper

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   Preheat the oven to 350.

2. 2

   In a cup, cover the tea with the boiling water and let steep for 5 minutes.

3. 3

   Strain the tea and let cool to room temperature.

4. 4

   Cut out eight 14-inch squares of brown parchment paper.

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   Lay a parchment square on a work surface and set a cod fillet in the center.

6. 6

   Make 4 deep, evenly spaced slashes in the cod.

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   In each slash, place a sage leaf and 1/4 teaspoon of the furikake.

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   Pour 1 tablespoon of tea over the cod and season with salt and pepper.

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   Gather the paper up and around the fish and twist, then tie with kitchen string.

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    Set the packet on a large rimmed baking sheet.

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    Repeat with the remaining fish, sage leaves, furikake, tea and seasonings.

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    Bake the packets in the center of the oven for about 30 minutes, until simmering gently.

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    Transfer the packets to plates and serve, letting guests untie and carefully open them at the table.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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