Sea Bass Baked in Parchment

4 pieces parchment paper, 8x11 inches
extra-virgin olive oil for brushing and drizzling (I just used virgin olive oil)
4 sea bass fillets (about 6 oz each)
4 dried bay leaves
fresh thyme
12 thin slices lemon
4 tsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
sea salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Preheat oven to 375F. Lightly brush each parchment sheet with olive oil. Place a fillet in the center of each and drizzle with olive oil; top with a bay leaf, a few sprigs of thyme, 3 lemon slices and 1 teaspoon of lemon juice. Season with salt and pepper. Close packages as if wrapping gifts, by bringing sides of parchment up and over fish; fold ends down and tuck under packets to prevent juices from leaking out. Bake 12-15 minutes, depending on thickness of fish. Carefully open packets, discard bay leaves and arrange on plate. Serve immediately.

Comments: 10

Karen E. Sep 19, 2012, 3:35pm UTC

Sounds good!

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RedBird. B. Sep 19, 2012, 3:58pm UTC

Thank-You for Sharing, Rachel.

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John S. (arizona) Sep 19, 2012, 4:02pm UTC

Sounds pretty good to me. I've never used that "parchment paper" before, but have seen it called out in recipes occasionally for use.
Thanks.

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William M. Sep 19, 2012, 5:27pm UTC

It sound wonderful. As good as it would be it would just be enough for me.

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Darin Waugh Sep 19, 2012, 6:10pm UTC

Nice!

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