Fish and SeafoodMexican RichardObradovic Jul 10, 2025 23
Description
Pescado Empapelado is a coastal Mexican classic — white fish fillets marinated in lime, garlic, and chili, then steamed in parchment like a fragrant gift from the sea. It’s light, flavorful, and deeply traditional 🫔🔥
Ingredients
🐟 2 white fish fillets (e.g., tilapia or snapper), 300 g total (10.5 oz)
🍋 Juice of 1 lime
🧄 2 garlic cloves, minced
🌶️ 1 fresh chili (guajillo or jalapeño), thinly sliced
🧅 1 small tomato, thinly sliced
🧅 1 small onion, thinly sliced
🌿 1 tbsp chopped cilantro (15 g / 0.5 oz)
🧂 Salt and black pepper to taste
🫔 2 sheets parchment paper (or foil)
Preparation
1️⃣ Preheat oven to 190°C (375°F).
2️⃣ In a bowl, marinate fish with lime juice, garlic, chili, salt, and pepper for 15 minutes.
3️⃣ Place each fillet on a parchment sheet. Top with tomato, onion, and cilantro.
4️⃣ Fold the paper tightly into a packet.
5️⃣ Bake for 20 minutes. Open carefully — hot steam will escape!
6️⃣ Serve directly in paper for a rustic and flavorful meal 🍽️
🔋 Energy: 220 kcal
🥩 Protein: 25 g
🧈 Fat: 10 g
🍚 Carbohydrates: 6 g
🧂 Sodium: 300 mg
Advice
Add sliced bell peppers or zucchini for a veggie-rich version 🌶️🥒
Status
Wrapped in tradition and flavor — this steamed fish brings the ocean to your table 🐟🫔🇲🇽 #PescadoEmpapelado #MexicanSeafood #TraditionalFishDish #GrannyZenKitchen #SteamBakedFish #CoastalMexicanFood
