The packet seals in flavor so that you get the most out of this recipe. It's a perfect way to use up lots of vegetables from your CSA, so don't hesitate to mix up the vegetable base.
Ingredients
- 2 sm. zucchini, thinly sliced
2 (
- 6 oz) boneless, skinless cod fillets
1/8 t. kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/2 sm. red chili, thinly sliced
- 1 med. clove garlic, chopped
8 leaves fresh basil
12 leaves fresh mint
16 cherry tomatoes
2 T. olive oil
2 T. dry white wine
Directions
- Preheat the oven to 450º F. Tear off two large rectangles of parchment or foil. Divide the zucchini between the two and spread them out in a small pile on half of the parchment, leaving an inch border.
- On top of each bed of zucchini, place the cod, and season with salt and pepper. Top each with half the sliced chili pieces, garlic, basil, mint and tomatoes. Over each packet, spoon 1 tablespoon of olive oil and wine.
- Fold the bare half of the foil or parchment over and begin crimping the edges all the way around. Place the sealed packets on a baking sheet, and bake until fish is cooked, about 12 minutes. Serve packets directly on dinner plates and open at the table.
Chef's Practical Notes
Ensure you brown the meat thoroughly; that "crispy crust" is where all the flavor for the gravy comes from.