Elevate your weeknight dinner with this vibrant and flavorful Fish Mole en Papillote recipe, a restaurant-worthy dish made effortlessly at home. Featuring tender fish fillets like cod, tilapia, or halibut, nestled atop a bed of colorful zucchini, red bell pepper, and julienned carrots, this dish is delicately steamed in parchment paper to lock in all the flavors. Lush mole sauce adds a rich, smoky, and slightly spicy twist, complementing the freshness of chopped cilantro and a squeeze of lime. The en papillote technique ensures minimal cleanup while preserving the moisture and essence of every ingredient, making this a healthy, gourmet meal ready in just 40 minutes. Perfect for impressing guests or treating yourself to a wholesome, delicious dinner, this recipe is a true celebration of bold and balanced flavors.
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Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
Prepare 4 sheets of parchment paper, approximately 12x16 inches each. Fold each sheet in half, then unfold and set aside.
In a small bowl, mix the olive oil, kosher salt, and black pepper.
Rub the fish fillets on both sides with the olive oil mixture and set aside.
Spread a thin layer of mole sauce (about 2 tablespoons) on one side of each parchment sheet, keeping it on one half of the sheet.
Layer the vegetables (zucchini slices, red bell pepper julienne, and carrot julienne) evenly on top of the mole sauce on each parchment sheet.
Place a fish fillet on top of the vegetables for each packet.
Spoon an additional 1-2 tablespoons of mole sauce over each fish fillet, spreading it evenly.
Sprinkle fresh cilantro leaves over the fish and vegetables.
Fold the parchment paper over the fish and vegetables to create a half-moon shape. Starting at one corner, crimp and fold the edges tightly to seal the packet, ensuring no steam escapes during cooking.
Place the sealed packets on a baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes, or until the fish is opaque and flakes easily with a fork.
Carefully transfer the packets to plates and let them rest for 2 minutes before serving. Be cautious when opening, as hot steam will escape.
Serve with lime wedges on the side for squeezing over the fish and vegetables.
Serving size | (1283.9g) |
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Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
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Calories | 1402.0 |
Total Fat 63.2g | 0% |
Saturated Fat 12.1g | 0% |
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g | |
Cholesterol 340mg | 0% |
Sodium 2016.6mg | 0% |
Total Carbohydrate 68.0g | 0% |
Dietary Fiber 13.1g | 0% |
Total Sugars 27.9g | |
Protein 140.0g | 0% |
Vitamin D 1360IU | 0% |
Calcium 312.5mg | 0% |
Iron 7.4mg | 0% |
Potassium 3328.4mg | 0% |
Source of Calories