Fish baked in parchment with lime and cilantro

4 Servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
Safflower oil -- to grease
Parchment
4largesFillets of red snapper, cod,
Flounder
1teaspoonGrated gingerroot
2tablespoonsSake or rice wine
1tablespoonLime juice
1teaspoonGrated lime rind
2tablespoonsMinced cilantro
1teaspoonDark sesame oil

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Lightly oil 4 sheets parchment paper.

2. Place 1 fillet on the center of each sheet of parchment. In a small bowl combine gingerroot, sake, lime juice, lime rind, cilantro, and sesame oil.

Spoon an equal amount over each fish fillet.

3. Roll edges of parchment together, forming a packet around fish. Bake for 12 minutes.

4. To serve, unroll parchment packets and slide fish onto plates. Spoon poaching liquid over fish and serve immediately.

Recipe By : the California Culinary Academy From: Date: File