Cod with asparagus & fennel

A light and fresh Mediterranean dish with juicy cod, green asparagus, and fennel. Cooked in parcels for maximum flavour and simplicity. Perfect for a healthy dinner.

Serves: 4
Preparation: 10 min
Cooking: 20 min
Total time: 30 min

Ingredients (for 4 servings)

• 600 grams cod fillet
• 2 fennel bulbs
• 150 grams green asparagus
• 1 lemon
• 2 garlic cloves
• 4 sprigs of thyme
• Sea salt
• Black pepper
• Olive oil
• Baking paper

Preparation

• Preheat the oven to 180 °C.
• Check the cod fillets for bones and cut into 4 equal portions.
• Trim the ends of the asparagus and cut into 3 to 4 pieces.
• Cut the fennel into fine strips. Reserve the fronds for garnish.
• Finely chop the garlic and slice the lemon.

Instructions

1. Place each piece of fish on a sheet of baking paper. Fold the edges slightly upward.
2. Distribute the fennel, asparagus, garlic, and lemon slices over the fish parcels.
3. Place a sprig of thyme on each parcel and drizzle with olive oil, pepper, and salt.
4. Close the parcels well and bake for 20 minutes in the oven.
5. Serve in the baking paper and garnish with the fennel fronds.