Shrimp In Parchment Paper Recipes

FISH EN PAPILLOTE, MEDITERRNANEAN-STYLE

Steps:

• Heat the oven to 425 degrees F.
• Season the fish with kosher salt and pepper on both sides.
• Prepare the sauce. Place the olive oil, lemon juice, shallots, garlic and spices in a small mixing bowl or measuring cup and whisk to combine.
• Prepare 4 large pieces of parchment paper (about 12 inches or so on each side). Fold the parchment pieces down the middle to mark two halves.
• Assemble the pouches. Place each fish fillet on the bottom half of a parchment piece. Spoon 2 tablespoons of the prepared sauce over the fish. Add 1 lemon slice, 1 tomato slice, and 1 bell pepper slice on top.
• Fold the top half of the parchment paper over the fish and veggies and go around to fold and secure each piece of parchment around the fish and veggies creating a well-wrapped pouch.
• Place the fish pouches on a large baking sheet. Bake on the middle rack of your heated oven for 12 to 15 minutes or until the fish is fully cooked and flakes easily.
• To serve, leave the fish and veggies in their own closed parchment pouches and transfer each pouch to a serving plate.

EASY BAKED SHRIMP

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit or preheat the broiler.
• If frozen, thaw the shrimp.
• Mince the garlic. Pat the shrimp dry. In a medium bowl, toss with the shrimp with the olive oil, garlic, oregano, onion powder, and kosher salt.
• Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Place the shrimp on a baking sheet in an even layer. Place the baking sheet in the oven and bake until juicy and opaque, about 4 to 6 minutes depending on the size of the shrimp.
• Place the shrimp on a baking sheet in an even layer. Place the baking sheet in the broiler and broil for 3 to 6 minutes, until juicy and opaque, rotating the tray as necessary for even cooking.
• Spritz with fresh lemon juice from lemon wedges, sprinkle with chopped parsley or cilantro, and serve immediately.

SHRIMP AND VEGGIE PACKETS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Lay out 4 pieces of parchment paper, 16 inches long and the width of your roll.
• Toss the peppers, celery, leek and shallot with 1 tablespoon of the oil, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and pepper to taste. Divide evenly and place on one half of each parchment piece.
• Toss the shrimp with the remaining tablespoon oil, the thyme, herbs de Provence and salt to taste. Divide evenly and put on top of the vegetables on the parchment. Put a lemon round on each and drizzle each with 1 teaspoon of wine or water.
• Fold the parchment paper over the ingredients, crimping and folding to seal, making parchment packages. Arrange the packages on a baking pan and bake until the shrimp are cooked through, 10 to 15 minutes. Cut a slit in each packet to release the steam, then open the packets. Drizzle each with olive oil and sprinkle with parsley.
• Serve immediately.

LEMON GARLIC HERB SHRIMP PACKETS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 425F.
• Place shrimp in a large ziploc bag; add oil, garlic, lemon, mustard, parsley and basil. Add tomatoes, seal the bag, and shake it up. Let rest for about 10 to 12 minutes.
• Tear off four 16-inch sheets of parchment paper and place over rimmed baking sheet, one parchment paper at a time.
• Using a slotted spoon, arrange 1/4 of the shrimp mixture in the middle of the parchment paper.
• Top with a tablespoon of the marinade that's inside the ziploc bag and couple pats of butter.
• Seal the packet by folding over one end to meet the corners of the other; continue to tightly fold the open edge of the paper so to form a seal.
• Repeat to make the remaining 3 packets and arrange the packets on a rimmed baking sheet.
• Bake for 20 minutes.
• Remove from oven and let rest 5 minutes before opening the packets. Be careful of the hot steam!
• Serve over rice, pasta, or as is.

LEMON-HERB SHRIMP PACKETS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Whisk the olive oil, minced garlic, lemon zest and juice, anchovies, basil, parsley, paprika and 1 teaspoon salt in a large bowl. Add the shrimp, tomatoes, scallions and jalapeno; toss.
• Tear off eight 16-inch sheets of parchment paper. Make the packets (see photo gallery), using a double layer of parchment for each packet: Arrange about one-quarter of the shrimp mixture on a double layer, using a slotted spoon. Top with 2 tablespoons clam juice, 1/2 tablespoon butter and one-quarter of the liquid from the bowl. Seal as directed. Repeat to make 3 more packets; divide between 2 baking sheets.
• Transfer to the oven and bake until the parchment puffs and the shrimp are just cooked through, about 20 minutes. Let rest 5 minutes before opening.
• Meanwhile, toast the baguette slices in a grill pan until marked; rub with the remaining garlic clove. Carefully open the packets and serve with the grilled bread. Photograph by David Malosh
• Be careful when opening parchment packets - the steam is hot!

FISH EN PAPILLOTE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
• In a bowl, mix together the onion, zucchini, carrot and garlic. Adds the oil, season with salt and pepper, to taste, and toss to combine. Put each fish fillet in a large square of parchment paper and season with salt and pepper, to taste. Arrange the vegetables on top, dividing evenly. Top the vegetables with 2 lemon slices, 2 sprigs thyme, a pat of butter and 1 tablespoon white wine, layering in order. Fold the parchment paper around the edges tightly in 1/4-inch folds to create a half moon shape. Make sure you press as you crimp and fold to seal the packets well, otherwise the steam will escape. Arrange the packets on a baking sheet. Bake until the fish is cooked through, about 12 minutes, depending on the thickness of the fish. To serve, cut open the packets and serve directly in the parchment on a plate or remove the fish to the plate using a spatula, being sure you don't leave the juices behind.

LEMONGRASS COCONUT SHRIMP AND NOODLES PARCHMENT PACKS

Steps:

• Position racks in the upper and lower thirds of the oven and preheat to 400 degrees F. Cut four 16-inch long sheets of parchment paper. Fold each sheet in half and open like a book, then place 2 each on 2 rimmed baking sheets.
• Place the noodles in a large bowl and cover completely with warm water. Let sit for 5 minutes to soften, then drain well. Dry the bowl and return the noodles to it. Add the spinach and carrots and set aside.
• Whisk the coconut milk, curry paste, fish sauce, garlic, lime zest and juice, and brown sugar together in a medium bowl. Transfer 1/4 cup of this marinade to the noodles, season with 1/8 teaspoon salt and toss to coat. Add the shrimp to the remaining marinade and toss to coat.
• Divide the noodles and vegetables among the 4 sheets of parchment, placing on one side of the fold. Drizzle each serving with 2 tablespoons water. Top with the shrimp and drizzle with the remaining marinade. Smash the lemongrass with a mallet or other heavy item; place 2 pieces in each parchment pack.
• Fold over the top half of the parchment, crimping and overlapping small folds along the open edge to seal tightly. Bake until the parchment pack puffs, about 12 minutes; the shrimp should be cooked through.
• Transfer each pack to a plate. Avoiding the hot steam, carefully cut open each pack and discard the lemongrass stalks. Serve with lime wedges.

SHRIMP EN PAPILLOTE WITH COUSCOUS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
• In a medium bowl, whisk together the wine, grapeseed oil, lemon juice, parsley, garlic, cilantro, cheese and curry. Add the cooked couscous and toss well.
• Fold and crease the parchment in half and lay the folded sheets on a flat surface. Open and divide the couscous into center of each paper, leaving 3-inch edge clean and free of couscous. Portion the raw shrimp* over the couscous, making sure that the shrimp is not stacked on top of each other, because this would prevent even cooking. In separate bowl, whisk together the ginger, grapeseed oil, lemon juice, thyme and parsley. Drizzle the sauce over the shrimp.
• To seal the paper, crimp the edges, in circular motion, folding each flap over half of previous fold until completely sealed. Repeat this process with each papillote. Arrange the packets on a cookie sheet and bake for 14 to 16 minutes. Remove the pan from the oven and allow to rest for 2 to 3 minutes. Once rested, carefully remove the packets from the pan, put on serving plates and "open" the papillote with knife or scissors.

SHRIMP COOKED IN PAPER

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°F. Peel and core 2 apples. Wrap each in a sheet of aluminum foil and bake 35 minutes on a cookie sheet. Core third apple and cut into 8 slices. In a nonstick pan, sauté slices in butter, 3 minutes per side. Remove pan from heat. Cut each parchment sheet into a heart, keeping shapes as large as possible (18-inch width). Brush one side of each heart with egg white. Unwrap baked apples, place in bowl and mash with a fork. Heat oven to 400°F. Spoon 1/2 cup mashed apples into a rectangle in the center of one half of each heart. Position 4 apple slices alternating with 4 shrimp atop mashed apples. Season with salt and pepper. Layer 2 Gruyère slices on each arrangement. Fold heart, crimp edges to seal and bake 6 to 8 minutes on a cookie sheet. Transfer to plates and open right before serving.

PESTO SHRIMP WITH COUSCOUS WITH PARCHMENT PAPER

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
• Put couscous into medium sized bowl, pour broth over, cover and let stand for 5 minutes.
• Fold two 15 inch square pieces of parchment paper in half; cut into heart shapes.
• Add bell pepper, onion, oil, salt, and black pepper to couscous mixture; mix well.
• Unfold the parchment paper and place couscous mixture on one side of each sheet next to the fold.
• Arrange shrimp in a single layer over couscous mixture; top with pesto.
• Fold and tightly seal the edges with narrow folds.
• Place packets on a baking sheet with edges (just in case something leaks) and bake 14 minutes.
• Remove packets from oven and transfer to individual serving plates.
• Cut open packets and serve.