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Fish and Chips in Parchment {health kick}

Published: Oct 3, 2013 Last Updated: Sep 2023 by Lindsay This post may contain affiliate links to products I use and enjoy. Leave a Comment

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This morning Jay woke up at 5:30 because he's excited to go to the beach with his buddies, then started working at that same time because it was too early to cut the grass, which he wanted to do once it got light.  Once it did get light he realized he didn't have pants on, so he waited until I got up to get pants and start working outside.  I asked why he didn't just come get pants and he said "because you're mean when you don't sleep enough."Top of fish

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Fair enough husband, fair enough.  Gotta work on that.  

Anyway, fish.  Fish makes us not mean!  I made this fish on inspiration from my girl Rachael Ray, who's my bff in another life.  I know - dorky.  I don't care. 

The great thing about this dish is that it's packed with flavor but is incredibly simple to make and is HEALTHY.  Furthermore, the method could be altered to include...anything you want!  Other fish, other veggies, extra seasonings...whatever!  I like this really simple version because the fish gets all tender and lemony and buttery without using any butter so....let's get right to it. 

You'll need parchment paper.  Buy it!  It's cheap and handy.  If you don't have any I think you could use aluminum foil for this, just spray it with a bit of cooking spray before you fill the packets.  No worries. Parchment paper

You'll also need firm white fish like cod or halibut (whatever fish you like, an inch thick or so), dill, capers, potatoes, salt and pepper, olive oil, and lemon.  Ingredients

First, preheat the oven to 400F.  The only prep you need to do for this is to deal with the potatoes and lemon.  I have a mandolin (thanks Rebecca and Ed for the wedding gift!) that I LOVE, but if you don't have one just slice the potatoes and lemon very thinly. Potato slices

The thin slices allow the lemon to really infuse the fish with flavor, and the potatoes get fully cooked this way.  Thin potato slices + thick fish = even cooking time for all ingredients. thin slices of lemon

So, now we build the packets.  Layer a heap of potatoes right in the middle of a large piece of parchment - around the size of a baking sheet.  Build the packets on a baking sheet just in case anything drips out. Mound of potatoes

Drizzle the potatoes with olive oil - just a bit!  And sprinkle them with salt and pepper. Drizzle potatoes with olive oil

Then, lay a piece of fish right on top.  Add fish over potatoes

Layer a few lemon slices over the fish, then sprinkle the fish with salt and drizzle over a bit of olive oil - a tiny drizzle each time you add oil. Add lemon slices and salt

AND WINE!  I almost forgot about wine. You need white wine for this, or veggie stock would be fine if you're not a booze hound. Wine

Pour 2 tablespoons of wine over the fish - this is where a rimmed baking sheet comes in handy. Drip wine over last

Now, we make the packets!  Gather up the two short ends of the parchment. Gather up two ends of parchment

Then, roll the parchment tightly around itself over and over. Roll parchment packets

Tuck in the edges, and you'll and up with half-moon packets. One rolled fish packet

I made three. Three packets of fish

Now, bake the packets for 15 - 20 minutes until the fish is cooked through and very flaky.  20 minutes made mine perfect!  If you're not sure, just open one packet and test the fish.  If it flakes easily with a fork, you're ready to eat!Cooked fish in parchment

While the fish is baking, chop the dill. Chop dill for garnish

Gently slide the potatoes and fish onto a plate - using a spatula help ensure that the mounds stay intact for a pretty presentation.  Add all the juices too - they're the best part!Slide fish onto a plate

Top the fish with dill and capers and YES.  Food.  In 30 minutes or so, completely delicious, and totally healthy. Top of fish plated

The beauty of slicing the lemons so thinly is that you can eat them - they're tender and flavorful without being bitter at this point. Plated Fish

The fish and potatoes go so well together, and the simplicity of this dish is just....unreal.  The thin slices of potato also leave you not needing a ton per person - ½ baking potato per person would be more than enough. Texture of plated fish

You'll love this, friends!  Make it soon, love it, marry it, and tell me how it goes.  I promise you won't be let down. Square

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Fish and Chips in Parchment

Lindsay Howerton-Hastings
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Prep Time 5 minutes mins
Cook Time 20 minutes mins

Ingredients
  

  • 1.5 pounds firm white fish such as cod cut into 4 equal portions
  • 2 baking potatoes or 4-6 baby potatoes very thinly sliced
  • ½ lemon very thinly sliced
  • 4 teaspoons olive oil
  • 8 tablespoons white wine
  • salt and pepper
  • 1 tablespoon drained capers
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 400F. Prepare 4 large sheets of parchment paper, about the size of a baking sheet.
  • To assemble the packets, layer a mound of potatoes in the center of 1 piece of parchment. Drizzle it with oil, and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Top with a piece of fish. Top the fish with several lemon slices, a bit more oil and salt, and 2 tablespoons white wine. Roll the edges of the parchment paper tightly to form a half-moon shaped packet. Repeat with the other 3 pieces of fish.
  • Bake the packets for 15 - 20 minutes until fish is cooked through and flaky. Remove gently from the packets and slide the fish, potatoes, and any juices onto plates. Serve topped with fresh dill and capers.

Nutrition

Serving: 4g
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