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Packet Prep Guide

Here's how to prepare your parchment paper packages for en papillote steaming.

Becky Luigart-Stayner

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Step Three

Assemble:

Layer ingredients in one half of the sheet, making sure to leave at least a 1-inch border around the edges. Top with the fish or poultry, and drizzle with remaining liquids or sprinkle with grated lemon rind or fresh herbs. Use hardy vegetables like cabbage and carrots as a bed on the bottom; add more tender ingredients like tomatoes to bathe the fish or meat with moisture.