Whispered Citrus Herb Fish en Papillote

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-22 · Updated 2026-05-22

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Delicately steamed white fish with lemon, fresh herbs, and garlic, cooked in parchment to lock in moisture and flavor. This Mediterranean-inspired seafood recipe (gluten free, low carb), ready in about 25 minutes, pairs white fish fillets (cod or halibut), lemon, fresh dill for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 220 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a low-carb week and pairs well with cauliflower rice or roasted green vegetables. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 15 min Serves 4 Mediterranean cuisine 220 cal/serving

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Ingredients

4 fillets, about 6 oz each white fish fillets (cod or halibut)
1, thinly sliced lemon
2 tbsp, chopped fresh dill
2 tbsp, chopped fresh parsley
3, thinly sliced garlic cloves
2 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
4 sheets, 12x12 inches each parchment paper

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Instructions

Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F. Lay out 4 sheets of parchment paper, each about 12x12 inches.
Step 2: Place one 6 oz white fish fillet in the center of each parchment sheet. Drizzle each fillet with 1/2 tbsp olive oil and season evenly with 1/4 tsp salt and 1/8 tsp black pepper.
Step 3: Top each fillet with 3-4 thin lemon slices, 3 sliced garlic cloves, 1/2 tbsp chopped fresh dill, and 1/2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley.
Step 4: Fold the parchment into a sealed packet by folding edges over tightly to encase the fish and aromatics.
Step 5: Place packets on a baking sheet and bake for 12-15 minutes until the fish is opaque and flakes easily.
Step 6: Carefully open each packet to release steam and serve immediately, spooning any juices over the fish.