Fish is definitely a favorite of mine. It’s fresh, delicious, and good for you too. You might have a few fish recipes up your sleeve, but this Fish en Papillote is something you’ve got to try. Made using cod wrapped in parchment paper, the cooking process embeds the dainty ginger soy sauce flavors into the tender and juicy fish. It’s so flavorful yet delicate, you’ll eat up every last bite!
Quick dinner or romantic date night
This Chinese Fish en Papillote dish is perfect for Valentine’s Day or a romantic date night as well, as it’s a super-easy sheet pan dinner that will show your love. The hassle-free preparation also leaves you with easy clean-up. Serve it with a glass of white wine and you’ll feel like you’re dining somewhere glamorous! The parchment paper folds up like a heart, making for a pretty presentation, too. It only takes 10 minutes to prep and 12 minutes for cooking. That includes cooking the ginger with sesame oil on the stove. It’s the most important step in this fish en papillote recipe, so don’t skip it, as this will bring out the aroma of the ginger and leave your finished sauce tasting extra rich.
Ingredients
What type of fish to use
I used cod in this recipe because it produces a delicate, juicy, and tender result that also tastes scrumptious. But you can use practically any type of white fish to cook this recipe. Some of my favorites are sea bass, sole, snapper, flounder, and catfish.
Vegetable of your choice
I used small heads of Chinese broccoli in this recipe because they cook perfectly with the fish without any prep and become super flavorful. For larger heads of Chinese broccoli, you should peel the tough skin from the stem, then slice the stalk lengthwise into half so it helps with even cooking. Yu choy and baby bok choy are great alternatives, as well. For baby bok choy, you can halve it if the stalks are small, or quarter them for bigger heads. Make sure the fish covers the veggies. Once cooked, the vegetables might not look the best, but they will be soaked with the sauce and juice from the fish. They will taste so good!
Fish en papillote cooking process
While the recipe is perfect for one, you can easily multiply it to impress a gathering of dinner guests. This is a dish I love to make on a busy weekday night, one that is as healthy as it is delicious. Plus, the easy prep and clean-up ensure it will become a favorite in your kitchen, too! Want to learn more about Chinese Cooking? Sign up for my newsletter to receive the 5-Day Chinese Cooking Crash Course and recipe update! If you give this recipe a try, let us know! Leave a comment, rate it (once you’ve tried it), and take a picture and tag it @omnivorescookbook on Instagram! I’d love to see what you come up with.
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Lilja Walter is a part of the Omnivore’s Cookbook team and worked closely with Maggie to develop and test this recipe.
