Craving a restaurant-quality meal that's both exotic and ridiculously easy to prepare? Get ready to transform your kitchen into an Asian-inspired culinary paradise with these mouthwatering Oriental Style Fish Parcels! In just 35 minutes, you'll create a stunning dish that looks like it took hours to prepare, but requires minimal effort and cleanup. Imagine perfectly steamed fish infused with ginger and soy sauce, nestled alongside colorful vegetables - all wrapped in a magical foil parcel that locks in every single drop of flavor!
Prep Time: 15 mins
Cook Time: 20 mins
Total Time: 35 mins
Cuisine: Asian
Serves: 2 servings
Ingredients
- 2 fish fillets (such as cod or tilapia)
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon ginger, grated
- 1 carrot, julienned
- 1 bell pepper, sliced
- 2 green onions, chopped
- Aluminum foil for wrapping
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Cut two large squares of aluminum foil, approximately 12x12 inches each.
- Rinse the fish fillets and pat them dry with paper towels. Place each fillet in the center of a foil square.
- In a small bowl, mix grated ginger and soy sauce. Brush the mixture evenly over the fish fillets.
- Julienne the carrot into thin, matchstick-sized strips. Slice the bell pepper into thin strips. Chop the green onions.
- Distribute the julienned carrots and sliced bell peppers evenly around and on top of each fish fillet.
- Carefully fold the foil edges to create sealed parcels, ensuring no steam can escape. The parcels should be loose but completely closed.
- Place the foil parcels on a baking sheet and transfer to the preheated oven.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the fish is opaque and flakes easily with a fork. Cooking time may vary depending on the thickness of the fillets.
- Carefully open the parcels (watch out for hot steam) and sprinkle chopped green onions on top.
- Serve immediately in the foil parcels, allowing each person to open their own parcel at the table.
Tips
- • Choose fresh, firm white fish like cod or tilapia for the best results • Make sure to pat fish dry before seasoning to ensure crisp, flavorful edges • Don't overcrowd your parcels - leave room for steam to circulate • Use a sharp knife when julienning vegetables for uniform, quick cooking • Check fish doneness by ensuring it's opaque and flakes easily with a fork • For extra flavor, consider adding a splash of sesame oil or rice wine to your ginger-soy mixture • Serve immediately to enjoy the maximum aromatic steam and flavor • If you prefer spicier notes, add a small amount of sriracha or chili flakes to the seasoning
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 180kcal
Carbohydrates: 8g
Protein: 22g
Fat: 6g
Saturated Fat: g
Cholesterol: 55mg
