Whitefish en Papillote (In Parchment)

Some packets were cut into traditional heart-shaped parchment, others were cut rectangular and literally stapled. Do what works best for you. These instructions are the basics:

1. Cut 15 pieces of parchment into 12″ x 18″ rectangles, or an equivalent heart-shaped size. Preheat oven to 375 F.
2. Coat parchment paper with a thin layer of extra virgin olive oil.
3. Into each piece of parchment add some fish, shrimp, asparagus, celery, tomatoes, onions, carrots, broccoli, cabbage, lemon slices and seasoning.
4. Include 1/2 tablespoon of stick butter on the top of the ingredients in each packet.
5. Wrap or staple the packets closed, put them on a cookie or baking pan and bake for 20 minutes at 375 F.
6. If your packets are wrapped, unwrap them to serve. If your packets are stapled, cut paper with sharp knife or pointed scissors.
7. As an option, you may also use yellow or white onions to add additional moisture and flavor.

Note: Children’s portions are approximately 1/3 of the adult sizes. Cut parchment paper into 12″ x 12″ squares and fold them into triangles to seal them. They will open nicely on a child’s size plate.