Lemon Halibut en Papillote

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Lemon Halibut en Papillote
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Ingredients:

4 (6-ounce) halibut fillets (about 1 inch thick)

Salt and Pepper to taste

2 small shallots, thinly sliced

1 (9-ounce) package frozen artichoke hearts, thawed

2 lemons, thinly sliced

Salsa:

¼ teaspoon salt

½ garlic clove, minced

1 large ripe tomato, seeded and finely chopped, or 2 cups drained whole canned tomatoes, finely chopped

2 Tablespoons onion, finely chopped

1 ½ Tablespoon finely chopped fresh cilantro

½  jalapeno pepper, seeded and finely chopped (wear gloves)

1 teaspoon fresh lime juice

Directions:

Preheat oven to 400°.

Make the salsa: on a cutting board, sprinkle the salt over the garlic. Mash to a paste with the flat side of a knife.

In a small bowl, combine the mashed garlic, the tomatoes, onion, cilantro, jalapeno, and lime juice. Let stand at least ½ hour to allow the flavors to blend.

Pat fillets dry with a paper towel; sprinkle evenly with salt and pepper.

Cut 2 (15-inch) squares of parchment paper. Fold each square in half; open each. Divide shallot evenly among squares, placing near fold; top each with 1 fillet and 1 Tablespoon salsa. Divide artichoke hearts and lemon slices evenly over fillets. Fold paper; seal edges well with narrow folds. Place packets on a baking sheet. Bake at 400° for 15 minutes or until a thermometer registers 140° to 145° when inserted through the paper into the fish. Place 1 packet on each plate; cut open. Serve immediately.

Makes 4 servings

This recipe was inspired in whole or in part by Cooking Light