Trout en Papillote

Name: Trout en Papillote
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Cuisine: France
Ingredients: 4 pieces of white fish (whole, gutted and scaled (rainbow trout type)); 2 pieces of lemons (sliced into rounds); 1 bunch of dill (fresh, snipped); 20 ml of olive oil; 1 pinch of salt; 1 pinch of black pepper (ground)

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A simple, healthy recipe for fish cooked en papillote, ideal with fresh trout and delicate flavors of lemon and dill.

Total time: 40 min
Prep: 15 min
Cook: 25 min
Difficulty: Easy
Per person: €0.50

By the CookinBreak team

Ingredients 6

servings

Estimated cost €2.00

4 pieces of white fishwhole, gutted and scaled (rainbow trout type)
2 pieces of lemonssliced into rounds
1 bunch of dillfresh, snipped
1 ¼ tbsp olive oil
1 pinch of salt
1 pinch of black pepperground

Equipment

Oven
Cutting board
Baking dish
Aluminum foil
Knife

Instructions

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Preheat the oven to 350 °F.

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Prepare the sheets of aluminum foil. Cut four large rectangles, big enough to wrap each fish.

Gently rinse and dry the fish. Salt and pepper the inside and outside of each fish.

Inside each fish, tuck a few lemon slices and some of the snipped dill.

Place one fish on each sheet of foil. Add a few lemon slices and a little dill on top.

Drizzle each fish with olive oil.

Seal the foil packets tightly to form well-sealed parcels.

Place the packets in a baking dish and bake for about , depending on the thickness of the fish.

Once the fish is cooked, take the packets out of the oven and open them carefully.

Serve the fish right away in their packets, with lemon slices.

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Nutrition facts

per serving · estimate

350kcal

Protein32 g45%
Carbs5 g7%
Fat15 g48%
Fiber3 g

Share of each nutrient in the calories of one serving.

Good to know

Chef's tip

For a complete meal, serve your papillote with cooked basmati rice or steamed potatoes. Check that the fish is done by inserting the tip of a knife; the flesh should flake apart easily.

Freezing : Can you freeze this recipe?

Yes

Up to 2 months after cooking, in an airtight container.

Storage : How long does it keep?

Keeps 2 to 3 days max in an airtight container in the fridge.

Making ahead : Can you make it the day before?

Yes

Assemble the papillote the day before. Cook before serving.

Reheating : How do you reheat it?

Oven: 10-15 min at 150°C in its packet. Microwave: 1-2 min at medium power. Saucepan not suitable.

Variations

Serve with lemon wedges.
Adjust the cooking time to the thickness of the fish.
Tuck the lemon and dill inside the belly and on top.

Mistakes to avoid

Sealing the packets poorly: seal them tightly to keep the steam in.
Forgetting to salt the inside of the fish: season inside and out.
Opening the packets too soon: take them out of the oven, then open them carefully.

Frequently asked questions

How do you prepare the fish for the papillote?

Gently rinse and dry the fish, salt and pepper the inside and outside, slip a few lemon slices and snipped dill inside, then place each fish on a sheet of aluminum foil.

How long should you cook trout en papillote?

Place the packets in a baking dish and bake for about 20 to 25 minutes at 180 °C, adjusting the time to the thickness of the fish, then open them carefully when they come out of the oven.

How do you seal the packets properly?

Cut four large rectangles of aluminum foil wide enough to wrap each fish, drizzle with olive oil, then close them tightly into well-sealed packets so the steam stays trapped.

What should you serve with trout en papillote?

Serve the fish right away, opened in their packets, with lemon wedges, alongside steamed vegetables, potatoes, or rice for a simple, light meal.