Snowdonia Sea Bass En Papillote

Snowdonia Sea Bass en Papillote is a traditional Welsh dish that features delicate sea bass fillets cooked to perfection in parchment paper. This cooking method allows the fish to steam in its own juices, resulting in a tender and flavorful dish.

Snowdonia Sea Bass En Papillote

Ingredients

  • 4 sea bass fillets
  • 1 lemon, thinly sliced
  • 4 sprigs of fresh thyme
  • 4 cloves of garlic, minced
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 4 tablespoons of white wine

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Cut 4 large pieces of parchment paper and fold them in half.
  3. Place a sea bass fillet on one side of each parchment paper.
  4. Season the fish with salt and pepper, then top with sliced lemon, thyme, and minced garlic.
  5. Drizzle 1 tablespoon of white wine over each fillet.
  6. Fold the parchment paper over the fish and crimp the edges to create a sealed packet.
  7. Place the packets on a baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, until the fish is cooked through.
  8. Carefully open the packets and transfer the fish to serving plates.

Cooking & Preparation

Preparation time:
15 minutes
Cooking time:
20 minutes
Total time:
35 minutes
Cooking method
Oven

Nutritional facts per 1 serving

Calories
250 per serving
Protein
30g
Fat
12g
Carbohydrates
5g

Supplies

Parchment paper Baking sheet

Tools

Knife Cutting board Oven

Serving suggestions

Serve the Snowdonia Sea Bass en Papillote with a side of steamed vegetables and a glass of crisp white wine for a complete meal.

Tips & tricks

Be careful when opening the parchment packets, as hot steam will escape. Enjoy the aroma as you unveil the perfectly cooked sea bass!

Cost

$20