Baked fish parcels
Fish is definitely something we don’t eat often enough, and when we do it’s usually pan-fried or coated in heavy butter and deep-fried. Not a really healthy option.
I know what some of you might say, that the baked fish is bland and gets super dry. It can be the case when it’s not prepared and cooked right.
Making a beautiful dish with fish as the star of a show doesn’t have to be hard or time-consuming. Leeks, mushrooms, some foil or parchment paper ladies and gents. Yes, it’s that simple.
I think leeks and mushrooms are my absolute, all-time favorite base for fish parcels. They just work really beautifully together. Cooked together in the oven for just 30 min max makes all the difference. One of the parts I most look forward to is all the delicious liquid on the bottom. Yum! Mixed with some mashed potatoes on the end….absolute perfection.
In this recipe, I used cod fillets but you can use any kind of white fish. Just make sure it’s a boneless and skinless fillet. It will be easier to enjoy.
Ahh, I’m super hungry now! Hope you are to 🙂
Baked fish parcels
Ingredients
- 250 g Cod Fillets Boneless & Skinless
- 2 Medium Leeks
- 250 g Chestnut Mushrooms
- 4 Lemon Slices
- 1 Garlic Clove
- Dried Thyme
- Salt & Pepper
Instructions
- Prepare your vegetables. Cut off the leaves of leeks and slice the core in half lengthwise. Chop the leeks into thin slices. Next transfer to a colander and clean well with cold water. Make sure to drain it well
- In a deep frying pan melt butter on medium heat. Add leeks and cook until they become soft and translucent. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Transfer to a bowl and set aside
- Cut the washed and dried mushrooms into thin slices. Place in a frying pan with 2 tbs of oil and cook for 10 min mixing occasionally. Halfway through add crushed garlic and pinch of thyme. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Transfer into a bowl and set aside
- Preheat oven to 180 degrees Celsius
- Tear off a 2 medium size piece of aluminum foil or parchment paper. In the middle place half of the quantity of leeks and mushrooms. Place one fish fillet on top and season with a pinch of salt and pepper. Place 2 slices of lemon on top of the fish
- Close the parcel by bringing the edges of the foil or paper over to lock in the fish, and seal well by folding the edges together. If using parchment paper, wet the edges with egg wash. It will stick better
- Repeat the process to create the second serving
- Place the ready parcels on a baking tray and bake in the oven for 30 min
- Serve on a large plate with a side of mashed potatoes and roasted baby tomatoes