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Pescado Empapelado (Steamed Fish in Parchment)
A vibrant Mexican dish, Pescado Empapelado, features tender fish fillet steamed with fresh vegetables, herbs, and a hint of lime, embodying the essence of Mediterranean health principles.
30 min4 servingsmexicanmain course
pescetarian
mediterranean
Nutrition Facts
Per serving
Calories119
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 8g10%
Saturated Fat 1g6%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg
Sodium 530mg23%
Total Carbohydrate 11g4%
Dietary Fiber 3g11%
Total Sugars 7g
Protein 2g4%
Calcium 47mg4%
Iron 0.65mg4%
Potassium 421mg9%
Vitamin A 457mcg51%
Vitamin C 18mg20%
Vitamin B6 0.08mg5%
Vitamin E 2mg13%
Vitamin K 8.7mcg7%
Magnesium 29mg7%
Zinc 0.5mg5%
Folate 24mcg6%
Estimated nutrition — not all ingredients could be calculated.
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
Ingredients
- 4 pieces fish
- 2 cups zucchini
- 1 cup carrot
- 1 cup bell pepper
- 2 cloves garlic
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 tablespoons lime juice
- 1 bunch cilantro
- 1 bunch parsley
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- 1Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- 2Thinly slice zucchini, carrots, and bell peppers.
- 3Mince garlic cloves.
- 4Cut four large pieces of parchment paper.
- 5Place a fish fillet in the center of each parchment piece.
- 6Top each fillet with equal portions of zucchini, carrots, bell peppers, and garlic.
- 7Drizzle olive oil and lime juice over the vegetables.
- 8Season with sea salt and black pepper.
- 9Finely chop cilantro and parsley, and sprinkle over the top.
- 10Fold parchment paper over the fish and vegetables, twisting the edges to seal.
- 11Bake for 20 minutes, or until fish is cooked through and vegetables are tender.
- 12Carefully open packets to serve.
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