Cod with Shrimp in Parchment

Ingredients
- 340g (12 oz) cod fillets, about 170g (6 oz) each, thawed
- 165g (5.8 oz) large shrimp (12 count), peeled and deveined
- 500g (1.1 lb) baking potatoes, peeled and halved
- 200g (7 oz) lemons (2 count), zested and juiced
- 170g (6 oz) unsalted butter (1 1/2 sticks), softened
- 115g (1/2 cup) capers, rinsed and drained
- 85g (3 oz) fresh dill (2 bunches)
- 1.5g (1/4 teaspoon) salt
- 0.5g (1/4 teaspoon) black pepper
Instructions
1. Boil the potatoes in salted water until tender, about 15 to 20 minutes. Drain and set aside.
2. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
3. Cut four 12-inch (30 cm) squares of parchment paper.
4. Place a cod fillet in the center of each parchment square, leaving a 1-inch (2.5 cm) border. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
5. Divide the capers, dill, and lemon zest evenly over each fillet.
6. Top each cod with six shrimp and a small pat of butter.
7. Fold the parchment over the fish, tuck in the sides, and roll the edges to seal tightly. Place packets seam side down in a baking dish.
8. Bake for 18 to 20 minutes until the fish flakes easily with a fork.
9. Serve the parchment packets with the boiled potatoes and lemon wedges.
Tools
- oven
- parchment paper
- baking dish
- utensils for serving
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