Cooking en papillote (French for “in parchment”) may seem daunting, but it’s actually one of the healthiest ways to prepare meat, fish and vegetables. This cooking technique involves steaming your food inside a parchment pouch with herbs and spices that infuse flavor without requiring oil or butter. You may not get that beautiful browning that you would with other cooking methods, but it’s worth the calories you’ll save by not having to use a fat.
This video clip featuring chef Curtis Stone gives you step-by-step instructions on making perfectly cooked en papillote food with his recipe for Asian-inspired shrimp and vegetables. It’s as simple as sealing your food with herbs and seasonings into a parchment paper “bag” and placing it in the oven.
Nicole is an NYU graduate with a degree in Media, Culture & Communication and a Food Studies minor. She loves food and is always looking for ways to make "unhealthy" dishes better. She's a dancer, theater kid and Jersey girl with a soft spot for superheroes, video games and cult TV shows. Email her at [email protected] with any questions or comments about the site, or to get her opinion on why shows like Arrested Development and Flight of the Conchords should never have been cancelled.
http://www.wholeisticallyfit.com Ali @ WHOLEistically Fit
Love this video. I think I might have tried en papillote cooking once a long time ago, but I’ve got to give it a try again. This looks so delicious! I love how easy it is and especially how easy the clean-up is afterwards!
http://www.healthywaytocook.com Nicole
I tried it once too with tilapia and I remember it turning out amazing! I love that it’s a completely fat-free cooking method, and yes, easy clean up is always a plus
