Name: Sea Bass in Papillote
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: Makes 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; 4 (6-ounce) fillets black sea bass or striped bass (1/2 to 1 1/4 inches thick) with skin; 3/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon black pepper; 8 thin lemon slices (less than 3/4 inch thick; from 1 large lemon); 8 sprigs fresh thyme; 2 garlic cloves, very thinly sliced; 12 cherry or grape tomatoes, halved; 1 1/2 tablespoons drained bottled capers

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Sea Bass in PapilloteRomulo Yanes

Traditional papillote takes time and requires origami-like folding. Here, we use foil to make a no-mess pouch; the fish becomes infused with the flavors of tomato, capers, garlic, and lemon.

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