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Tilapia Mediterranea En Papillote Pg. 53

Tilapia Mediterranea En Papillote

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes

Servings

4 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
  • JOY of KOSHER with Jamie Geller Magazine Winter 2014