Fresh Mediterranean flavors infuse tilapia with moist succulence in this quick parchment-steamedTilapia Mediterranea En Papillote. It’s a perfect weeknight meal: super-fast, super healthy, super flavorful and almost no clean-up!

Tilapia Mediterranea En Papillote
Servings
Ingredients
- 4 whole tilapia fillets
- 1 large shallot chopped
- 1 pint grape tomatoes halved
- 1/3-1/2 cup sliced black olives
- 1 tablespoon capers drained
- Kosher salt to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup dry white wine like Chablis
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1-2 lemons sliced
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F.
- Line 2 baking sheets with foil. Cut 4 large pieces of parchment paper. Place 1 tilapia fillet toward one side on each piece of parchment paper. Sprinkle shallots, tomato halves (about 6-8), olives, and a few capers over each fillet. Season liberally with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper. Drizzle 1 tablespoon of wine over each fillet, then drizzle each fillet with about 2 teaspoons olive oil. Place 2 lemon slices on top of each fillet.
- Fold parchment paper over fish. Then, starting from one side, begin crimping paper, making small folds until a small semi-circle packet is created. Twist and fold end of parchment to seal packet (alternatively, a pin can be used to secure it).
- Place packets on prepared baking sheets and transfer to preheated oven. Bake for 9-10 minutes – fish should be just cooked through.
- To serve, tear open packets (be careful – steam burns!), and use a spatula to transfer fillets to plate. Spoon vegetables and pan juices over fish. Garnish with fresh chopped parsley
- Recipe originally published in JOY of KOSHER with Jamie Geller Magazine Winter 2014 SUBSCRIBE NOW












So good!