Fish in a Parcel

Ingredients

  • 200g firm white fish fillet eg Rockling, John Dory
  • Good quality ready- made Mayonnaise
  • 1 heaped teaspoon capers
  • Fresh dill sprigs or chopped flat leaf parsley
  • 20-25 cm sheet of baking paper
  • Freshly ground pepper
  • Lemon wedges

Serves 1

Preparation

  • Step1 Place fish fillet in the centre of the baking paper. Top with a dollop of mayonnaise and add capers.
  • Step 2 Bring the horizontal paper edges together. Fold over the seasoned fish, and then tuck in the ends under the fillet to make a parcel.
  • Step 3 Place the parcel off centre on microwave turntable. Using a 800 Watt oven microwave on High (100%) for 2 minutes Stand for 2 minutes.
  • Step 4 Unwrap the parcel carefully. Lift the fillet onto a warm plate and spoon over fish liquid. Sprinkle with extra choice of herbs. Garnish with a few twists of pepper and lemon wedge. Serve with a mixed lettuce, tomato and cucumber salad, or, lightly cooked green beans or asparagus.

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Finished Dish