10 Recipes Cooked in a Parchment or Foil Pouch (For Easy Cleanup)

If you've yet to try out cooking en papillote (in a parchment pouch), hop on it. This method might sound intimidating thanks to its French name, but it's virtually foolproof (the contents of the pouch gently steam in the oven). Moreover, it requires very little cleanup (just recycle the parchment paper when you're done — no scrubbing of pans needed). Keep reading for recipes that use this method — do note that some utilize foil instead of parchment; the method and results are very similar.

Salmon and Summer Veggies in Foil
Cooking Classy

Salmon and Summer Veggies in Foil

Garlic-Herb Potatoes in Foil
Damn Delicious

Garlic-Herb Potatoes in Foil

Salmon En Papillote With Cherry Tomatoes and Fennel
Cooking for Keeps

Salmon En Papillote With Cherry Tomatoes and Fennel

Shrimp Fajitas in Foil
Damn Delicious

Shrimp Fajitas in Foil

Get the recipe: shrimp fajitas in foil

Cod With Asparagus
POPSUGAR Photography | Camilla Salem

Cod With Asparagus

Halibut With Coconut Creamed Kale and Quinoa En Papillote
A Cozy Kitchen

Halibut With Coconut Creamed Kale and Quinoa En Papillote

Tilapia Peach Packets
How Sweet It Is

Tilapia Peach Packets

Get the recipe: tilapia peach packets

Pesto Salmon and Italian Veggies in Foil
Cooking Classy

Pesto Salmon and Italian Veggies in Foil