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Pescado Empapelado (Steamed Fish in Parchment)

Pescado Empapelado (Steamed Fish in Parchment)

A vibrant Mexican dish, Pescado Empapelado, features tender fish fillet steamed with fresh vegetables, herbs, and a hint of lime, embodying the essence of Mediterranean health principles.

30 min4 servingsmexicanmain course
pescetarian
mediterranean

Ingredients

  • 4 pieces fish
  • 2 cups zucchini
  • 1 cup carrot
  • 1 cup bell pepper
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 4 tablespoons lime juice
  • 1 bunch cilantro
  • 1 bunch parsley
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

  1. 1Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. 2Thinly slice zucchini, carrots, and bell peppers.
  3. 3Mince garlic cloves.
  4. 4Cut four large pieces of parchment paper.
  5. 5Place a fish fillet in the center of each parchment piece.
  6. 6Top each fillet with equal portions of zucchini, carrots, bell peppers, and garlic.
  7. 7Drizzle olive oil and lime juice over the vegetables.
  8. 8Season with sea salt and black pepper.
  9. 9Finely chop cilantro and parsley, and sprinkle over the top.
  10. 10Fold parchment paper over the fish and vegetables, twisting the edges to seal.
  11. 11Bake for 20 minutes, or until fish is cooked through and vegetables are tender.
  12. 12Carefully open packets to serve.

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