Cod en Papillote


Serves 6

Ingredients

1 ear sweet corn kernels
1 medium tomato, chopped small
2 medium carrots, chopped fine
3 cloves garlic, chopped fine
3 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped fine
1 tablespoon fresh thyme, chopped fine
Zest of 2 lemons
4 tablespoons butter
¼ cup white wine
6 pieces cod, 3-4 ounces each
6 sqaure pieces of parchment paper ( 8 X 8 )
2 cups baby arugula or watercress
Lemon juice to taste
Salt and pepper

Directions

Preheat oven to 375°F. In a large mixing bowl combine the corn, tomato, carrots, garlic, parsley, thyme and lemon zest together, and season with salt, pepper and olive oil. Season each piece of fish with salt and pepper and place in the center of each parchment paper square. Divide the vegetable mixture between all of the 6 parchment squares setting a scoop onto each fish piece. Place a pat of butter on top of each fish piece and a little white wine. Fold the parhcment paper like a present making sure it is completely sealed and place on a baking sheet. Place in the oven and bake for about 10-15 minutes. In the meantime place the watercress or baby arugula in a bowl and season with salt, pepper, olive oil and lemon juice. When the fish is done, cut the package open and serve with the salad on the side.

*Recipe Property of Laura Kimberly Merrick