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Grilled Norwegian cod in papillote with capers and asparagus

Norwegian cod is perfect to make "en papillote". It cooks the fish gently, and the vegetables are perfectly done when you open the parcel. It doesn't get much easier than this!

Cooking time40-50 min
Difficulty levelEasy

Ingredients

Preparation

  • Cut long strips of aluminum foil and put one on top of the other.
  • Place the cod loin in the center. Place the the butter on top of the fish and add the asparagus, peas and capers.
  • Close with another two layers of aluminum foil making folds at the joints.
  • Roast for 25 minutes on a closed barbecue.
  • Carefully remove the papillote from the grill, open at the table and enjoy.

What Does en Papillote Mean? En papillote, French for “in paper,” refers to a cooking technique that uses built-up steam inside a folded piece of parchment paper (or aluminum foil), which gently cooks lighter proteins like fish perfectly.