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Fish Fillets in Parchment with Asparagus and Orange

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Fish Fillets in Parchment with Asparagus and Orange

Fish Fillets in Parchment with Asparagus and Orange

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Equipment

  • High-Quality Paring Knife - Essential for peeling oranges and preparing asparagus with precision.

  • Silicone Baking Mat - Perfect for ensuring parchment paper doesn't stick during cooking, enhancing cleanup.

  • Oven-Safe Parchment Sheets - Specifically designed to withstand the high temperatures required for this recipe.

  • Stainless Steel Fish Fillet Knife - Ideal for easily cutting through delicate fish fillets without damage.

  • Asparagus Trimmer - Helps remove tough ends and trim asparagus evenly, making it easier to cook.

  • Microplane Zester or Fine Grater - Useful for zesting orange peels efficiently, adding flavor without seeds.

  • Digital Kitchen Scale - Accurate measurements are key in recipes; this scale can help with portion control and ingredient accuracy.

  • Heavy-Duty Food Processor (optional) - Useful for quickly chopping or shredding asparagus if needed.

  • Precision Instant-Read Digital Thermometer - Ensures your fish fillets reach the perfect doneness without overcooking.

  • Citrus Juicer with Strainer - Makes it easier to juice oranges, removing seeds and ensuring smooth citrus components in your dish.

Ingredients

  • 4 15x15-inch squares parchment paper

  • 4 5-to 6-ounce fish fillets (such as halibut or cod; each about 1 inch thick)

  • 12 fresh tarragon leaves

  • 2 tablespoons butter, cut into 4 pieces

  • 1 pound slender asparagus spears, trimmed, cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces

  • 4 tablespoons orange juice

Instructions

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Instruction 1

Preheat oven to 400°F. Place parchment squares on work surface. Generously butter half of each parchment square; top buttered half of each with 1 fish fillet. Sprinkle fish with salt and pepper; top each fillet with 3 tarragon leaves, then 1 piece of butter. Arrange asparagus around each fish fillet; pour 1 tablespoon orange juice over each. Fold parchment over fish and asparagus, folding and crimping edges tightly to seal and enclose filling completely. Place on 2 rimmed baking sheets, spacing apart. do ahead Can be made 4 hours ahead. Chill.
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Instruction 2

Bake fish packets 17 minutes. Slide packets onto plates and serve.
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