FISH COOKED IN PARCHMENT (PESCE AL CARTOCCIO)

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Fish used to be cooked in a oiled brown paper bag but parchment paper produces just as good a result. Garlic, rosemary and lemon are the flavorings. From the Fine Art of Italian Cooking. Posted for ZWT #7.

Provided by mary winecoff

Categories     European

Time 40m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 sea bass (about 31/2 pounds) or 1 red snapper (about 31/2 pounds)
salt & freshly ground black pepper
1 tablespoon rosemary
2 large garlic cloves, peeled
lemon wedge

Steps:

  • Make sure the cavity of the fish is very well cleaned. Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
  • Place a large sheet of parchment paper skin-side up on a board and sprinkle it with salt, pepper and some of the rosemary leaves. Place the fish on the parchment paper.
  • Cut the cloves of garlic into small pieces. Into the cavity of the fish put half of the remaining rosemary leaves, half of the garlic pieces, salt and pepper. Sprinkle the outside of the fish with the remaining rosemary eaves, garlic and more salt and pepper.
  • Wrap the fish completely in the parchment paper and place it in a baking pan, then place in the preheated oven for 17 minutes. Gently turn the fish over and bake for 17 minutes more, then remove the pan from oven and let the fish cool for 5 minutes.
  • Serve hot with lemon wedges.

Phaahla Legacy
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I'm always looking for new ways to cook fish, and this recipe didn't disappoint. The fish was cooked perfectly and the vegetables were delicious. I will definitely be making this recipe again.


Michelle Sandhop
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This recipe was a breeze to make and the results were fantastic. The fish was flaky and moist, and the vegetables were tender and flavorful. I will definitely be making this recipe again.


Neehal khan
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I was a little skeptical about this recipe, but I'm glad I tried it. The fish was cooked perfectly and the vegetables were delicious. I will definitely be making this recipe again.


Salihu
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This recipe was a little bit more work than I expected, but it was worth it. The fish was cooked perfectly and the vegetables were delicious. I would definitely make this recipe again for a special occasion.


Sadeeq Kharoti
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. The fish is always moist and flaky, and the vegetables are cooked to perfection. I love the combination of flavors in this dish. It's a great weeknight meal that's easy to make and delicious.


Abbas Uddin
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This recipe was easy to follow and the results were delicious. The fish was cooked perfectly and the vegetables were tender and flavorful. I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.


Ency Mladenovska
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I'm always looking for new ways to cook fish, and this recipe didn't disappoint. The fish was cooked perfectly and the vegetables were delicious. I will definitely be making this recipe again.


Durlov Datta
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This recipe was a breeze to make and the results were fantastic. The fish was flaky and moist, and the vegetables were tender and flavorful. I will definitely be making this recipe again.


javiona harris
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I was a little skeptical about this recipe, but I'm glad I tried it. The fish was cooked perfectly and the vegetables were delicious. I would definitely make this recipe again.


Anne Marie Schou Lund
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This recipe was a little bit more work than I expected, but it was worth it. The fish was cooked perfectly and the vegetables were delicious. I would definitely make this recipe again for a special occasion.


Valerie Brock
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I made this recipe for a dinner party and it was a huge success. Everyone loved the fish and the vegetables. I would definitely make this recipe again.


Rajon Khandakar
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This recipe was easy to follow and the results were delicious. The fish was cooked perfectly and the vegetables were tender and flavorful. I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.


Mhk Islam
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I'm not a big fan of fish, but I really enjoyed this recipe. The fish was cooked perfectly and the vegetables were delicious. I would definitely make this again.


Sheikh Kalsap
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This recipe is a great way to cook fish. The parchment paper keeps the fish moist and flavorful, and the vegetables cook perfectly. I also love that this recipe is low in calories and fat.


Md Nahid Mirza
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a winner. The fish is always moist and flaky, and the vegetables are cooked to perfection. I love the combination of flavors in this dish. It's a great weeknight meal that's easy to make and delicio


Parvin Namutebi
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This recipe was a hit with my family! The fish was cooked perfectly and the vegetables were so flavorful. I loved the simplicity of the recipe and the fact that it was all cooked in one pan. I will definitely be making this again.