RED LOBSTER FISH IN A BAG

Source: 9news.com - Denver, Colorado

A heart-healthy dish, Red Lobster's Fish In A Bag is a wonderful new way to enjoy fresh fish. The simple preparation, accompanied by crisp vegetables, complements the flavor of a variety of skinless fish species, including salmon and tilapia. This recipe was adapted for the chef at home.

Vegetable Mix
1 C. red onion, cut in 1/4-inch strips
1 C. red pepper, cut in 1-2 x 1/4-inch strips
1 C. celery, sliced in 1/4-inch pieces
1 C. baby carrot slims
Salt and pepper

Mix vegetables and season with salt and pepper or Mrs. Dash vegetable seasoning.

Fish In A Bag
4 sheets parchment paper
Butter, melted
2 C. Vegetable Mix
8 (2.5 oz.) strips fresh fish, skinless
Old Bay or Seafood seasoning
4 lemon wheels, 1/4-inch thick
4 sprigs fresh thyme

Fold parchment paper in half short ways and crease. Unfold parchment paper and brush completely with melted butter to the edges. Place 1/2 cup vegetable mix in the center of the right half. Brush melted butter on two 2.5-ounce fresh fish filets and shake on a generous coating of Old Bay or Seafood seasoning. Place seasoned fish 1/2 inch apart on top of vegetable mix to allow for even cooking. Place one lemon wheel and one sprig of thyme on fish. Fold the left side of the parchment paper over the right side. Crimp paper (like a pie crust) until bottom and top of the paper are completely sealed. Brush top of parchment paper with melted butter to the edges to prevent bag from burning when cooked. Repeat for each serving. Place bags on a greased cookie sheet with an inverted buttered pie pan over each (to prevent paper from burning). Bake at 350ºF for 12-15 minutes.