FISH POCKETS

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Provided by Nancy Harmon Jenkins

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1 1/2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 4- to 5-ounce piece of swordfish or boneless fillet of sea bass, snapper, salmon or haddock
1/2 medium potato, diced
1 scallion sliced diagonally in half-inch slices
1 thick slice of tomato, diced
3 or 4 long thin strips of red or yellow bell pepper
1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

Pull out a square of heavy-duty aluminum foil to make a loose packet around the fish and vegetables. Smear half a teaspoon of oil on the foil and set the fish in the middle.
Bring a small pot of water to a boil and throw in the potato dice. Bring back to a boil and cook for 4 or 5 minutes, until the potatoes are just tender. Drain immediately.
Pile the parboiled potato dice, scallions, tomato dice and pepper strips on the fish. Sprinkle with remaining oil and lemon juice, adding salt and pepper. Pull up the sides of the foil and seal. The packets may be prepared ahead of time and refrigerated, but bring them to room temperature before cooking.
Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Place the packets on a cookie sheet in the oven and cook for 20 to 25 minutes. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 140, UnsaturatedFat 4 grams, Carbohydrate 11 grams, Fat 5 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 13 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 346 milligrams, Sugar 1 gram