Best 4 Halibut En Papillote Recipes

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"Halibut en papillote" is a classic French dish that highlights the delicate flavor of halibut and the aromatic flavors of herbs and vegetables. En papillote means "in parchment paper", and this cooking method involves wrapping the halibut in parchment paper along with various seasonings, creating a self-contained cooking pouch that preserves the natural juices and flavors of the fish. This simple yet elegant dish can easily be prepared at home with a few basic ingredients, making it a perfect choice for a special occasion or a delightful weeknight meal.

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HALIBUT EN PAPILLOTE WITH LEMON AND WHITE WINE



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This has to be the easiest way to cook fish - it's wrapped up in a package, making its own sauce and doesn't smell up your kitchen. You can cook it your oven or air fryer. Easy AND tidy - you have to love that!

Provided by The Blue Jean Chef, Meredith Laurence

Categories     Entrées

Time 22m

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 fillets halibut (about 6 ounces each)
salt
freshly ground black pepper
½ lemon (sliced)
4 fresh thyme sprigs
1 egg white (lightly beaten)
2 tablespoons butter
¼ cup white wine

Steps:

  • Pre-heat the oven to 400˚ F.
  • Cut out 2 large squares of parchment paper - about 13-inches by 15-inches each. Place a fillet of halibut on one half of each piece of paper. Season the fish very well with salt and pepper. Top each fillet with lemon slices and thyme sprigs. Brush the outer rim of the parchment squares with the beaten egg white. Dot each fillet with 1 tablespoon of butter and sprinkle 2 tablespoons of white wine on each piece of fish.
  • Fold up each parchment square by folding one half of the paper over onto the other half and press together. Make a series of straight folds on the outer rim of the squares to seal the edge together.
  • Place the two packages onto a baking sheet and bake in the oven for 10 to 12 minutes or, cook in the air fryer for 10 minutes each. Depending on the size of your air fryer, you may have to cook them one package at a time. The package should be puffed up and slightly browned when fully cooked. The fish should feel firm to the touch (you can often, carefully, press on the fish through the paper).
  • You can serve these simply with the parchment paper already cut open to reveal the insides, have your guests cut open the packages at the table, or remove the parchment completely, transferring the tasty insides to a plate.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 297 kcal, Carbohydrate 3 g, Protein 33 g, Fat 13 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, Cholesterol 113 mg, Sodium 242 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 1 g, ServingSize 1 serving

HALIBUT EN PAPILLOTE



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It's a super easy, super fast, and really flavorful way to prepare halibut but the best part happens at the table, when you tear open that parchment paper package. You can see the quinoa, the bright vegetables, and the steam rising off to the side...that's when you know you're in business.

Provided by Kevin Gillespie

Categories     main-dish

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

1/3 cup turnips
1/4 cup carrots
1/4 cup sugar snap peas
1/4 cup shallot, sliced
1/4 cup jalapeno, minced
2 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
1 cup cabbage, thinly sliced
2 cups quinoa, cooked
salt
Pepper
1/4 cup olive oil
4 halibut fillets, skinless, 3 oz each
1 lemon
Scallions, white and light green parts, sliced

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (convection, if possible). Prepare the vegetables: Peel and slice the turnip on a mandoline, then julienne into matchsticks. Set aside. Do the same for the carrots. Then slice the shallot, jalapeno, sugar snap peas, garlic, and cabbage. The vegetables should be roughly the same size, so they cook evenly.
  • Assemble the papillote: Lay parchment paper on a rimmed baking sheet. Place 1/2 cup quinoa in the middle of the parchment and then layer 1/4 of each vegetable on top (for 4 individual papillotes). Season with a pinch of salt, pepper, and a drizzle of olive oil. Place a halibut fillet on top and drizzle with more olive oil, salt, and a bit of lemon zest. Bring the two sides of the parchment up over the halibut, align the edges, and fold down the parchment tightly over the fish. Turn the packet and fold the ends of the parchment under the fish to create a tight packet. Bake 8-12 minutes.
  • Finish the dish: The halibut is cooked when the fish is opaque and firm to the touch. Set the packet on a serving plate and carefully open. Finish with 1 tablespoon olive oil, scallions, and lemon juice and serve.

FISH EN PAPILLOTE



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Cooking en papillote (in parchment) seals in the moisture of fish fillets, yielding a silken entree and perfectly crisp-tender vegetables.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Seafood Recipes

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 11

Zest from 2 limes, finely shredded
3 limes, juiced
4 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
1 piece (2 inches) ginger, peeled and julienned
1 medium red onion, halved and thinly sliced
2 mild to spicy red chiles, halved
4 fillets (6 ounces each) black bass, halibut, or striped bass
4 heads baby bok choy (or 1 large head, quartered)
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
8 sprigs fresh cilantro

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Mix lime zest and juice, garlic, ginger, onion, and chiles in a medium bowl. Fold four 20-inch pieces of parchment in half lengthwise. Unfold, and place 1 fillet and 1 head bok choy along each crease. Rub both with 2 tablespoons oil, and season with salt and pepper. Top each fillet with some onion mixture and 2 sprigs cilantro.
  • Fold parchment over fish, making small overlapping folds along edges and sealing with a paper clip. Place on rimmed baking sheets. Roast until parchment puffs, 10 to 12 minutes. Carefully cut packets, avoiding escaping steam, and serve.

HALIBUT IN PARCHMENT



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Steaming fish "en papillote" is a French technique, but with cilantro, ginger, sesame oil, and rice vinegar, you can put a Southeast Asian-inspired twist on the classic Halibut in Parchment dish.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Seafood Recipes

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/2 small head napa cabbage, cored and thinly sliced
1 medium carrot, shaved with a vegetable peeler
4 skinless firm white fish fillets, such as halibut or bass (1 1/2 pounds total)
1/2 cup packed fresh cilantro leaves
4 teaspoons finely grated peeled fresh ginger
Coarse salt
8 teaspoons toasted sesame oil
4 teaspoons seasoned rice vinegar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Divide cabbage and carrot among four 16-inch-long pieces of parchment. Top with fish, cilantro, and ginger and season with salt. Drizzle with oil and vinegar.
  • Bring long ends of paper together and fold 3 times to make a seam. Tuck short ends under to secure.
  • Place packets on a rimmed baking sheet and bake until puffed and fish is opaque, 13 to 15 minutes. Transfer packets to plates, gently pull open, and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 285 g, Fat 13 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 36 g, SaturatedFat 2 g

Tips:

  • Select fresh halibut fillets that are firm and have a mild, slightly briny smell.
  • Use a variety of vegetables in your papillote to create a flavorful and colorful dish.
  • Season the halibut and vegetables generously with salt and pepper, and add any other desired herbs or spices.
  • Fold the parchment paper packets tightly to prevent the steam from escaping.
  • Cook the papillotes in a preheated oven until the halibut is cooked through and the vegetables are tender.
  • Serve the papillotes immediately, carefully opening them at the table to release the flavorful steam.

Conclusion:

Halibut en papillote is a light, healthy, and flavorful dish that is perfect for a special occasion or a weeknight meal. It is simple to prepare and can be customized to your liking. With its elegant presentation and delicate flavors, halibut en papillote is sure to impress your guests.

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