Halibut in Paper with Yummy Summer Veg
- 2 zucchini, green part only, julienned
- 1/4 pound haricots verts, sliced on the bias
- 2 plum tomatoes, seeded, guts removed, and julienned
- 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 clove garlic, smashed and finely chopped
- Pinch of crushed red pepper
- Extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves
- Kosher salt
- 1 lemon, sliced
- 4 6-ounce halibut fillets
- 1 cup dry white wine
- Preheat the oven to 500F.
- Fold four 9 x 13-inch pieces of parchment paper in half.
- Starting at the top of the fold, cut each piece into a large half heart shape (takes you back to Valentines Day in school, doesnt it?).
- When the papers are opened, they should be the shape of full hearts.
- If theyre not perfect, thats okay, but a big heart is always better.
- In a large bowl, combine the zucchini, haricots verts, tomatoes, onion, garlic, and red pepper.
- Toss with olive oil and season with the thyme and salt.
- Oil and salt the halibut as well.
- This is the only chance to season the veggies and the fish, so take advantage of it!
- Taste the veggies; they should taste good.
- If not, adjust the seasoning.
- Open the parchment paper hearts and brush the paper with olive oil, leaving a 1-inch border.
- Divide the seasoned veggies evenly between the parchment hearts, then lay the fish on top and place two lemon slices on top of each fillet.
- Close the paper in half over the fish.
- Working from one end of the parchment to the other, fold the bottom of the paper over the top to create a closure.
- The seal needs to be really secure so the steam wont escape during the cooking process.
- Before the package is completely sealed, carefully pour an equal amount of wine into each and complete the enclosure.
- Put the packages on a baking sheet and cook for 8 to 9 minutes.
- Remove the packages from the oven and place each one on a serving dish.
- Give each diner the chance to slice open their own package so they can enjoy the burst of aromatic steam that will be releasedits like a fish facial!
- Parchment is traditional here, but you can use aluminum foil to wrap your fish and it will work just fineeven easier to seal!
zucchini, haricots verts, tomatoes, red onion, clove garlic, red pepper, extra virgin olive oil, thyme, kosher salt, lemon, white wine
Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/halibut-in-paper-with-yummy-summer-veg-378196 (may not work)