Whole Fish en Papillote

Name: Whole Fish en Papillote
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 55 min
Cuisine: French
Ingredients: 1 Whole fish (800g / 1.7 lb) (gutted, scaled, trimmed (See note 1)); 1/2 Fennel bulb (1/2 cm slices); 1 Lemon (1/2 cm slices); 1 Red onion (1/2 cm slices); 1 bunch Italian parsley / flat leaf parsley (Stalks only, keep the leaves); Pinch of salt and pepper; 150 ml White wine ((5 fl oz) We recommend a Sauvignon Blanc); Drizzle of extra virgin olive oil; 20 g Italian parsley leaves / flat leaf parsley (0.7 oz) (reserved from the stalks); 15 g Basil leaves (0,5 oz) (picked); 1 clove Garlic; 2 ea Anchovy fillets; 1 tsp Capers; 1 tsp Dijon mustard; 2 ea Gherkins (small); 80 ml Extra virgin olive oil (⅓ cup); 30 ml Red wine vinegar (1/8 cup); Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

Prep:30minCook:25min

Whole Fish en Papillote - Cooking whole fish in a bag creates perfectly cooked fish with amazing flavour. A great recipe for weekend entertaining and beautiful center piece to any table.

Updated at: Fri, 18 Sep 2026 13:59:42 GMT