Tasty Fish and Veggie Packets

Full of flavor, this easy fish recipe will quickly become a favorite. Serve this fish and veggie dish over brown rice or quinoa.

Prep 7 minCook 20 minTotal 27 minUpdated Jul 3, 202627 minHigh ProteinLow CarbVegetarianVeganGluten FreeKeto Friendly

Full of flavor, this easy fish recipe will quickly become a favorite. Serve this fish and veggie dish over brown rice or quinoa.

Ingredients

  • 4 cup Cod fillets fresh or frozen
  • 1/4 tsp Salt
  • 1/4 tsp Pepper
  • 1/2 medium onion Red onion, chopped
  • 1 piece(s) Carrot, chopped
  • 1 tsp Red pepper, chopped
  • 1 cup Celery, chopped
  • 1 piece(s) Garlic, minced
  • 2 tbsp Parsley chopped
  • 1/2 tsp Thyme (fresh sprigs, optional)
  • 1/2 tsp Basil (chopped, optional)
  • 1/4 tsp Ginger (minced, optional)
  • 2 tbsp Olive oil or oil of your choice, divided
  • 4 cups Lemon juice divided

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400 °F.
  2. Cut four large rectangles of parchment paper or aluminum foil and fold in half to crease. Unfold.
  3. Put each fish fillet on the foil or parchment paper and season with salt and pepper.
  4. Top fish with your choice of vegetables and seasonings.
  5. Drizzle each packet with 1/2 teaspoon oil and 1 teaspoon lemon juice.
  6. Fold the parchment paper or foil in half and then crimp around the edges tightly in 1/4-inch folds to create a half moon shape.
  7. Using a spatula, transfer the packets to a baking sheet. Bake until the fish is cooked to an internal temperature of 145 °F, about 10 to 12 minutes, depending the thickness of the fish.

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Storage

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Keep leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator and use within a few days when appropriate for the ingredients.

Meal prep

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