Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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4
servings
4 unit

Parchment Paper

sheets

4 piece

Red Snapper Fillets

4 tsp

Basil Pesto

1 cup

Grape Tomatoes

halved

0.5 unit

Yellow Bell Pepper

cut into rings

Step 1
~2 min

Preheat oven to 400°F.

Step 2
~2 min

Tear off four 15-inch sheets of parchment paper.

Step 3
~2 min

Fold each sheet in half and unfold.

Step 4
~2 min

Place 1 snapper fillet on one-half of each sheet near the crease.

Step 5
~2 min

Spread 1 teaspoon of basil pesto onto each snapper fillet.

Step 6
~2 min

Top each fillet with bell pepper rings and halved grape tomatoes.

Step 7
~2 min

Fold over the other half of the sheet to enclose ingredients.

Step 8
~2 min

Starting at the top corner, make small overlapping folds down the entire length of the packet to seal the edges together.

Step 9
~2 min

Twist the last fold several times to make a tight seal.

Step 10
~2 min

Repeat to make 4 packets.

Step 11
~2 min

Place parchment packets on a large cookie sheet.

Step 12
~2 min

Bake for 15 to 17 minutes.

Step 13
~2 min

Place parchment packets on dinner plates.

Step 14
~2 min

Carefully cut an "X" in the top of each packet to allow steam to escape.

Step 15
~2 min

Serve immediately.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Add a squeeze of lemon juice before baking for extra flavor.

Use other vegetables like zucchini or asparagus.

Ensure the parchment paper is sealed tightly to trap steam.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

5 minutes

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

Pesto and vegetables can be prepped ahead of time.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Low
Smell Intensity
Medium
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve with a side of quinoa or rice.

Serve with a green salad.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Roasted asparagus
Lemon-herb couscous

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

Mediterranean

Cultural Significance

En Papillote is a classic French cooking technique.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Occasion Tags

Weeknight Dinner
Date Night

Popularity Score

65/100

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