13 Fish en Papillote Recipes That Are Quick, Easy, AND Healthy

You know warm-weather season has arrived when you find yourself craving fish over the heartier comforts of slow-cooker stews. And that’s a good thing, because not only is the protein healthy, but it’s quick and easy when you go the route of parchment recipes — or, in French, “en papillote.” Almost any food can be baked in a parchment pouch, but it’s an especially tasty method for steaming seafood alongside veggies and aromatic herbs. Here are 13 fish en papillote recipes that will have you saying YES to fish for dinner, armed with nothing more fancy than your toaster oven.

Fish en Papillote With Asparagus, Tomatoes, and Herbs

You can’t go wrong by choosing a rainbow of veggies to pair alongside a flaky fish. (via Haggen Northwest Fresh)

Cod en Papillote With Potatoes, Asparagus, and Scallion Pistoud

This recipe cooks the fish and vegetables perfectly, leaving the asparagus with a little bit of crunch to balance out the cod. But it’s the scallion, garlic, lemon, and EEOO sauce that’s the real star of this show. (via A Better Happier St. Sebastian)

Citrus Scallops en Papillote With Herb Emulsion

Here we have another tasty herb sauce that really makes this dish special. Fennel and anise add a bit of sweetness, while the addition of grapefruit gives it all a nice zing. (via Salt and Wind)

Fish Puttanesca en Papillote With Zucchini

Parchment cooking makes entertaining easy when you’ve got friends dropping by. Not only is cooking and cleanup a breeze, but it’s fun to see everyone open their own little packet. (via Williams Sonoma)

Tuna en Papillote With Italian Salsa Verde

Cooking en papillote may sound fancy, but it’s incredibly easy and customizable, so you can use what you have on hand. This recipe calls for a splash of white wine, but you could substitute vermouth or a squeeze of lemon or lime juice and it will be just as tasty. (via Lexi Bites)

Halibut en Papillote

Halibut is a meatier white fish that takes well to parchment steaming. (via To Live & Diet in LA)

Shrimp, Bok Choy, and Noodles en Papillote

If you’re thinking a bit of carbs would be nice to soak up all the seafood juices, add some soaked or precooked noodles right into your packets. (via Seasons and Suppers)

One-Pan Miso-Citrus Cod With Green Beans

Nail the classic flavor combo of cod and miso in one easy parchment recipe. (via A Modest Feast)

Chilean Sea Bass in a Bag

You can’t go wrong with Chilean sea bass steamed with dry white wine, lemons, herbs, and veggies — the fish is rich and incredibly flakey. (via That Oven Feelin’)

Cambodian Fish Amok en Papillote

Something magical happens when fish is steamed in fragrant spices, shrimp paste, and coconut milk. (via Lisa’s Lemony Kitchen)

Salmon en Papillote With Miso Butter

If you haven’t tried miso butter, prepare to meet your new food obsession. Miso + butter = a perfect sauce for steamed fish. (via Wild Greens & Sardines)

Salmon en Papillote With Vegetables

This recipe includes an herb compound butter made with basil, parsley, and lemon peel that’s out of this world. (via Jessica Gavin)

Mediterranean Cod en Papillote

This recipe calls for a dry rub of herbs and spices that makes every bite of fish as tasty as the last. Pro tip: Seal the edges of your parchment paper with an egg wash to keep in the steam and your fish will turn out extra flakey every time. (via Killing Thyme)