Easy Fish in a Bag Recipe

5 from 1 vote

You need to experience the easy method of baking fish in a Bag. It locks in steam and juices, producing a moist, tender, and flavorful fish. Infused with lemon, garlic, smoked paprika, and a touch of Parmesan, this recipe promises a fuss-free and delicious dining experience.

Prep Time10

Cook Time15

Total Time25

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: French, Global

Keyword: Fish, Fish in a bag, Papillote, parchment paper, tilapia, White fish

Servings: people

Calories: 188kcal

Author: Lilian Vallezi

Ingredients

4 Tilapia fillets (or white fish of preference)
4 teaspoon lemon juice (1 teaspoon for each fillet)
4 teaspoon minced garlic (1 teaspoon for each fillet)
½ teaspoon smoked paprika (⅛ teaspoon for each fillet)
½ teaspoon salt (⅛ teaspoon for each fillet or to taste)
black pepper (to taste)
4 tablespoon shredded fresh Parmesan cheese (1 tablespoon for each fillet)
2 tablespoon capers (½ tablespoon for each fillet)
2 tablespoon butter (½ tablespoon for each fillet)
1 bunch asparagus (I used 4 for each fillet)

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350F (180ºC) and cut 4 pieces of parchment paper (12"x12"/31cmx31cm).
Place one fish fillet on each piece of parchment paper. Season them with lemon juice, garlic, smoked paprika, salt, pepper and Parmesan cheese. Spread the capers over the fillet, and add ½ tablespoon of butter on top of each fish. Place the asparagus on both sides of the fish (I used 4 for each packet, but you can use as many as you'd like), and close the parchment paper.
To close the parchment paper, pull the right and left sides and close on top of the fish (just like you make when wrapping a present). Then, make a small fold on the bottom end of the paper, sliding your finger through the length of the folding you've just done. Repeat this folding process about 3 times and tuck it under the fish. Do the same thing on the other end. You'll end up with a little fish packet.
Place the fish packets on a rimmed baking sheet and bake it for about 15 minutes.
You can serve it with butter rice and salad. Enjoy!

Notes

- Ensure the parchment paper is well-sealed to retain moisture.

- Adjust seasoning and ingredients based on personal preferences.

- Don't overcook it so the fish can be moist and tender.

- The butter in the recipe is for flavor. If you'd like to make it lighter, skip the butter.
- You can experiment with other veggies that are quick to cook, like cherry tomatoes, thinly sliced bell pepper, onion, or zucchini.

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