Ingredients

  • 6 (8-ounce) black cod fillets
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • Essence, recipe follows
  • 1/2 cup julienned zucchini
  • 1/2 cup julienned red peppers
  • 1/2 cup julienned red onion
  • 1/2 cup julienned yellow squash
  • 1/4 cup chopped chervil leaves
  • 1/4 cup chopped parsley leaves
  • 1 1/2 cups Pinot Blanc
  • 6 (1-inch) pats unsalted butter
  • 2 1/2 tablespoons paprika
  • 2 tablespoons salt
  • 2 tablespoons garlic powder
  • 1 tablespoon black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon onion powder
  • 1 tablespoon cayenne pepper
  • 1 tablespoon dried oregano
  • 1 tablespoon dried thyme

Method

  • 6 (10 by 12-inch) squares heavy duty aluminum foil
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Lay the 6 pieces of aluminum foil on a flat surface.
  • Place 1 fillet atop each piece of foil.
  • Season fillets with salt, pepper and Essence.
  • Evenly divide vegetables and herbs among the 6 pouches and lay on top of the fish.
  • Top the vegetables with a pat of butter and some of the wine.
  • Fold foil pouches up carefully, and bake 20 minutes.
  • Serve immediately.
  • Combine all ingredients thoroughly.
  • Yield: 2/3 cup
  • Recipe from "New New Orleans Cooking", by Emeril Lagasse and Jessie Tirsch, Published by William Morrow, 1993.