MUSTARD-TOPPED POMPANA EN
PAPILLOTE
 
1 med. carrot, cut into julienne sticks
1/2 lb. skinless flounder or orange roughy fillets
2 (15 x 2 inch) pieces parchment paper
2 tsp. Dijon mustard
1/4 tsp. dried basil, crushed
1 sm. zucchini, sliced 1/4 inch thick
Dash garlic powder
Dash salt
Pepper
Snipped chives

In a covered pan, cook carrot in small amount of water for 4 minutes or until nearly tender; drain.

Assemble fish bundles by cutting heart shaped parchment, then open. For each bundle, place fish on right half of heart, tucking under any thin edges. Spread mustard over fish. Sprinkle with basil. Top with carrot and zucchini. Sprinkle with garlic powder, salt, pepper, and then chives. Fold left half of each heart over fish. Starting at top, seal each bundle by folding edges together. Twist top of heart to hold bundle closed. Place bundles on baking sheet. Bake at 450 degrees for 12-15 minutes or until paper buffs up.

To serve, slash paper in x on top and pull back. Serves 2.

 

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