Ma Yau fish in papillote

Ma Yau fish in papillote

This is really a great way to serve fish at a dinner party, just prepare the fish in parcels ahead of time then enjoy chatting with friends while the fish is being baked in the oven.

1. Season fish with salt for a few hours to firm up the flesh, keep in the fridge.

2. Make a very mild sauce by blending ginger with coriander, salt, olive oil and cooking wine. 

Ma Yau fish in papillote

3. Place slice of fish on baking paper cut round, add a spoon of sauce on top, folds up paper to form a giant dumpling. 

Ma Yau fish in papillote

4. For a 1cm thick slice of fish, bake at 200˚C for 13 minutes, rest for 2 minutes before serving.