Entrée: France – Trout in Parchment

Food safety reminder: Follow safe food-handling practices and use a food thermometer to verify safe internal cooking temperatures.

Serving Size: 2

Approximate Time

Prep 10 min

Cook 18 min

Total 28 min

Ingredients

2 trout fillets, about 10 oz (283 g) total
1 zucchini, sliced
1 carrot, julienned
1 lemon, sliced
2 sprigs fresh thyme
Salt and pepper, to taste
1 tbsp (15 ml) olive oil
Parchment paper

Instructions

1. **Prepare Ingredients**: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Lay out two large sheets of parchment paper and place a trout fillet in the center of each.
2. **Assemble Packets**: Season the trout with salt and pepper. Top each fillet with zucchini slices, carrot julienne, lemon slices, and a sprig of thyme. Drizzle with olive oil.
3. **Seal and Cook**: Fold the parchment paper over the fillets, sealing the edges by crimping and folding to create a packet. Place the packets on a baking sheet.
4. **Bake and Serve**: Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes. Remove from the oven, carefully open the packets, and serve the trout with the steamed vegetables.