If you don’t have parchment paper Do NOT use waxed paper; the wax will melt, get into your food and possibly ignite in the oven. No kidding!
Aluminum foil isn’t a good substitute either because the lemon juice will cause a reaction with the aluminum that is not tasty. Trust me, it’s NOT TASTY. If you don’t have parchment paper you can bake the fish in a covered dish.
Serves 2 – 1 net carb per serving
Ingredients
2 flatfish fillets such as sole, halibut or flounder
1 tablespoon lemon juice
4 thin slices fennel or onion
¼ teaspoon each salt and black pepper
Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
Instructions
Grease two 12-inch square pieces of aluminum foil using extra-virgin olive oil, butter or coconut oil or go easy on yourself and just spray them with cooking spray. Place 1 piece of fish and one slice of fennel in the center of each piece of foil. Sprinkle with lemon juice and seasonings. Fold the aluminum foil to create a well-sealed packet. Place the packets on a baking sheet and bake for 12 minutes.
Carefully open the packets so you don’t burn yourself with the steam. Use a spatula to slide the fish onto dinner plates, or go native and eat right out of the packet. If you use a plate be sure to pour the drippings over the fish.
Variations
Use tomato slices in place of the fennel or onion.
Use dry white wine in place of the lemon.
