Mediterranean Fish in Parchment

Elegant enough for guests and easy enough to pull together for a weeknight dinner. Regardless when served, this elegant fish dish pairs well with cooked rice or crusty bread.

📝 Ingredients

• 10 ounces (2 cups) grape tomatoes
• 1/2 cup kalamata olives
• 1 tablespoon freshly grated lemon zest
• 2 teaspoons fresh thyme
• 1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh garlic
• 3/4 teaspoon salt, divided
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper, divided
• 4 (4-ounce) cod fillets *
• 4 slices lemon, halved
• 8 (1/4 cup) Land O Lakes® Butter Balls
• Lemon wedges, for squeezing

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1Heat oven to 375°F.
2. 2Fold each of 4 (14x12-inch) pieces parchment paper in half the short way, then re-open.
3. 3Combine tomatoes, olives, lemon zest, thyme and garlic in medium bowl. Season with 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Set aside.
4. 4Pat fish dry with paper towels. Season both sides of fillets with remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Place 1 fillet skin-side down onto one side of 1 sheet parchment. Top with 2 lemon halves, 1/2 cup tomato mixture and 2 Butter Balls. Close parchment; crimp and fold edges to create tight seal. Transfer to baking sheet. Repeat with remaining fillets.
5. 5Bake 15 minutes. Remove from oven. Carefully peel parchment open; top with additional squeeze of lemon juice. Serve immediately.