Red Mullets in Parchment

Red mullets in parchment are a delicious and light dish, perfect for enjoying the fresh and delicate flavor of this fish. Here’s how to prepare them:

Ingredients

• 4 medium-sized red mullets, cleaned and gutted
• 2 garlic cloves
• Fresh parsley to taste
• Extra virgin olive oil
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1 ripe tomato
• 1 lemon
• Dry white wine to taste
• Parchment paper

Preparation

1. Preheat the oven to 180 °C.
2. Prepare four sheets of parchment paper large enough to wrap the red mullets.
3. Slice the tomato into thin slices.
4. Place one red mullet on each sheet of parchment paper, insert some chopped parsley and one garlic clove into the evisceration cavity, then salt and pepper to taste.
5. On top of each red mullet, distribute some tomato slices and finish with a few lemon slices.
6. Drizzle each red mullet with a drizzle of oil and a splash of white wine.
7. Fold the parchment paper sheets to create well-sealed packets.
8. Arrange the packets on a baking tray and bake for about 15-20 minutes, until they are well puffed up.
9. Serve the red mullets directly in their packets, being careful when opening to avoid burns from the steam.

Trivia

Red mullets in parchment are a classic of Mediterranean cuisine; they enhance the flavor of the fish without adding fats and maintain all the nutritional properties. Furthermore, cooking in parchment allows for a beautiful scenic effect when opening the packet at the table, releasing the aromas that have concentrated inside. Enjoy your meal!