Description
This Fish Wrapped in Filo is a light, crispy, and flavorful dish perfect for seafood lovers. Tender, flaky white fish is seasoned and wrapped in delicate filo pastry, then baked until golden brown. The result is a crispy exterior with a moist and flavorful filling. This elegant dish is great for a special dinner or an easy gourmet meal at home.
Ingredients
• 4 fillets of white fish (cod, haddock, or sea bass)
• 8 sheets filo pastry
• 4 tbsp melted butter or olive oil
• 1 small lemon, zest and juice
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tsp Dijon mustard
• 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
• ½ tsp salt
• ½ tsp black pepper
• ½ tsp paprika (optional)
• ½ cup baby spinach or sautéed leeks (optional, for extra filling)
Instructions
1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Prepare the Fish: Pat the fish fillets dry with paper towels. Season with salt, pepper, lemon zest, and paprika (if using).
3. Make the Butter Mixture: In a small bowl, mix melted butter (or olive oil) with minced garlic, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, and chopped parsley.
4. Layer the Filo Pastry: Lay out one sheet of filo pastry, brush with the butter mixture, then place another sheet on top. Repeat with the remaining sheets to create 4 sets of double-layered filo.
5. Wrap the Fish: Place a fish fillet in the center of each filo stack. Add a few spinach leaves or sautéed leeks on top if using. Brush the edges with butter, then fold the filo over the fish, tucking in the sides like a parcel. Place seam-side down on the baking sheet.
6. Bake: Brush the tops with more butter and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the filo is golden and crisp.
7. Serve & Enjoy: Let cool slightly before serving. Garnish with extra parsley and serve with a side of lemon wedges and a fresh salad.
Notes
• For extra crunch, sprinkle sesame or poppy seeds on top before baking.
• Use a different herb, like dill or thyme, for a unique twist.
• Pair with a light sauce, such as garlic aioli or a lemon butter sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: Mediterranean, European
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 filo-wrapped fish fillet
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
Keywords: fish in filo, crispy baked fish, easy filo pastry recipes, seafood dinner, healthy fish recipe