A fish recipe was passed onto me that I am interested in tryingThe instructions state that the ingredients are to be enclosed in an aluminum foil packet and bakedI am trying to be eco friendly and not use aluminum foilPlus my kids claim this type of method makes the contents taste metallicSo, I would just leave this step out but I am afraid that the fish will become too dryWhat other methods could I use to make this recipe? Thank you!
You can use the en papillote method of cookingYou cut about an 18 piece of parchment paper, fold it in half and cut it into the shape of a half heart (i.e- like you're making a construction paper heart shape by cutting one side of it and then unfolding to make a whole heart)Then place what you want to cook in the middle of it along with some aromatics and whatever liquid you want to cook it withThen, fold one side of the paper over your food and begin to fold it shut from the top edge of the paper, about every 1 1/2 to 2 inchesIf you can't get the hang of closing it up at first, you can simply crease the edges shut and staple it closed You are essentially steaming your food in its own juices, so you must allow for a small amount of steam to escapeSo make sure you have nowhere for it to leak from, but don't seal it super tightlyThis cooking method is especially effective when you want to use a citrus marinade, and is perfect for fishAluminum foil will react with the acid in the citrus and leave an unpleasant taste as well as altering the color of you foodParchment paper will not react in this way at allUnless you're grilling this over a direct fire or broiling, I usually reach for the parchment before I reach for the foil.
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