Papillotes of Herbed Fish with Gouda

Name: Papillotes of Herbed Fish with Gouda
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 sprigs fresh oregano or 1 tsp (5 mL) dried oregano; 4 sprigs fresh thyme or 1 tsp (5 mL) dried thyme; 1 bay leaf broken into 4 pieces; 4 fillets of salmon or Your choice of white fish (sole; turbot; haddock; etc.) about 5 oz each; 1 shallot chopped; 1 garlic clove minced; 2 tbsp (30 mL) chopped fresh parsley; 2 tbsp (30 mL) whole-grain mustard; 1/4 cup (60 mL) fish stock or chicken broth; Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste; 1 cup (250 mL) shredded Canadian Gouda

This is the Papillotes of Herbed Fish with Gouda recipe.

Prep: 15 min
Cooking: 5 min - 8 min

Yields 4 servings

Ingredients

4 sprigs fresh oregano or 1 tsp (5 mL) dried oregano
4 sprigs fresh thyme or 1 tsp (5 mL) dried thyme
1 bay leaf broken into 4 pieces
4 fillets of salmon or Your choice of white fish (sole, turbot, haddock, etc.) about 5 oz each
1 shallot chopped
1 garlic clove minced
2 tbsp (30 mL) chopped fresh parsley
2 tbsp (30 mL) whole-grain mustard
1/4 cup (60 mL) fish stock or chicken broth
Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
1 cup (250 mL) shredded Canadian Gouda

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Preparation

Preheat barbecue (or oven) to 425°F (220 °C). Cut out 4 large squares each of parchment paper and foil. Place paper on foil (to keep fish from sticking).

Place a sprig of oregano, a sprig of thyme and 1/4 bay leaf on each square of paper. Place a fish fillet on each square.

In a bowl, stir together shallot, garlic, parsley, mustard, broth, salt and pepper. Divide mixture evenly among fillets. Top with cheese.

Fold up each papillote and seal. Barbecue (or bake) for 5 to 8 minutes. To serve, place contents of each papillote on a plate, and accompany with a garden vegetable salad.

Tips

Variations Can also be cooked in microwave oven. Instead of making individual papillotes, place all ingredients in a shallow microwave-safe dish, cover with a lid or a plastic wrap and microwave on high for 7 to 8 minutes.

Weekend Version: Choose a fancier fish (like halibut, trout or mahi-mahi) and add 1/4 cup (60 mL) of white wine instead of broth.

For a change of taste, replace Canadian Gouda with Edam, Medium Cheddar or Monterey Jack.