Miso Citrus Cod en Papillote
Cod steamed in parchment with miso and citrus — gentle cooking with a dramatic unwrapping at the table.
Overview
Ingredients
Equipment
- Baking sheet
- Parchment paper
- Small bowl
Method
Preheat the oven
Preheat the oven.
Cut the parchment
Cut large sheets of parchment paper for each cod fillet.
Mix the sauce
Mix miso with citrus juice, ginger, and sesame oil.
Add the vegetables
Place vegetables in the center of each parchment sheet.
Add the fish
Put a cod fillet over the vegetables.
Spoon the sauce
Spoon the miso citrus mixture over the fish.
Add aromatics
Add citrus slices and scallions.
Seal the packets
Fold and tightly seal each parchment packet.
Bake
Bake until the cod is opaque and flakes easily.
Open at the table
Transfer the closed packets to plates and carefully open just before eating.
Tips
Nutrition
Storage
Frequently asked
What vegetables steam well alongside?+
Thinly sliced fennel, bok choy, sugar snap peas, or shaved zucchini all cook in the same time as the cod.
Can I use another fish?+
Yes — halibut or hake work well; just check for doneness a few minutes early if the fillets are thinner.
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