Tilapia en Papillote is a simple, healthy, and romantic dinner recipe. Fresh fish is baked in parchment paper on slices of lemon, with herbs and melted butter.
2filletstilapia (4 oz. each)look for brands of tilapia that are ASC-approved, such as Regal Springs
1tablespoonherb butter
2sprigsrosemary
Instructions
Heat oven to 400 degrees F.
Fold 2 sheets of parchment paper (each approximately 12 inches long) in half. Use scissors to cut each piece into the shape of a heart. Lay the open heart shaped parchment on a clean work surface. Using the crease as the center of your paper, place sliced lemons on the left side of each heart.
Use your hands to rub herbed butter on both sides of fish fillets, then place fillets on top of lemon slices. Sprinkle fillets with salt and pepper, then place one rosemary sprig on top of each fish fillet. Fold right side of heart over the left side.
Starting at the pointed end of the parchment, make small folds up and around the edges of the paper to completely seal the contents inside.
Place packets on a rimmed baking sheet and bake at 400 degrees F. for 10-12 minutes. Remove from oven and transfer sealed packets onto plates. To open, use a steak knife to make a slice down the center of each packet. OPEN CAREFULLY, as steam will escape once it's been opened!