Halibut en Papillote with Herbs

Ingredients

• 2 halibut fillets (6 oz each)
• 1 lemon (thinly sliced)
• 1 fennel bulb (thinly sliced)
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
• 2 tbsp capers
• 4 sprigs thyme
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 2 tbsp dry white wine
• salt and pepper, to taste
• parchment paper

Steps

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 400°F. Cut two large heart-shaped pieces of parchment paper.

2. 2

   On one half of each parchment heart, layer sliced fennel, then halibut fillet. Season with salt and pepper.

3. 3

   Top each fillet with cherry tomatoes, capers, lemon slices, and thyme sprigs. Drizzle with olive oil and white wine.

4. 4

   Fold the other half of the parchment over and crimp the edges tightly to seal into a packet.

5. 5

   Place packets on a baking sheet. Bake for 12-15 minutes until packets are puffed.

6. 6

   Place each packet on a plate. Cut open at the table to release the aromatic steam.