Fish En Papillote Tilapia

We don't want to ruin the surprise, but its perfectly tender tilapia inside that beautiful wrapping.

Nutrition

Per serving: 144.15 calories, 25.86g protein, 2.23g fat, 7.36g carb, 3.18g dietary fiber, 0.74g saturated fat, 3.52g total sugar, 0.0g added sugar

Significant source for: Protein, Phosphorus, Copper, Fluoride, Selenium, Vitamin C, Niacin, Vitamin B-12, Vitamin K (phylloquinone), Folate.

ingredients

4 Servings

1 pound tilapia fillet

1 teaspoon salt

1 teaspoon ground black pepper

1 pound asparagus, trimmed

1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved

1 tablespoon fresh thyme

1 lemon, sliced

2 cups arugula

preparation

step 1.

Preheat oven to 425°F.

step 2.

Divide filets into 4 equal portions. Season each side of filets with salt and pepper. Set aside.

step 3.

Cut 4 pieces of parchment paper, 18-inches by 18-inches.

step 4.

Divide trimmed asparagus, in a single layer, among parchment squares. Top each bed of asparagus with cherry tomatoes and thyme.

step 5.

Lay a tilapia filet onto each bed of asparagus. Top each filets with 2 to 3 lemon slices. Fold up bottom end of parchment over filet, then fold over the top end. Tightly fold under the right then left sides of folded parchment. Place on a rimmed baking sheet and bake for 15 to 20 minutes or until meat thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the filet reaches 145°.

step 6.

Open parchment and top fish with fresh arugula. Serve immediately.