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Pacific Sablefish Wrapped in Filo Dough

How to cook Pacific sablefish in filo dough.
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Total Time45 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: filo dough, Pacific sablefish
Servings: 4 servings

Equipment

  • 1 medium skillet

Ingredients

  • 4 Pacific sablefish fillets about 5 - 6 ounces each
  • ½ red bell pepper finely diced
  • ½ yellow onion finely diced
  • 1 small red onion finely diced
  • 2 cups fresh spinach chopped
  • zest & juice of 1 lemon
  • ¼ cup Parmesan cheese grated
  • 2 egg whites
  • ¼ cup panko bread crumbs
  • 6 sheets filo dough thawed
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil or melted butter for brushing filo
  • salt & pepper to taste
  • 1 clove garlic minced, optional for extra flavor

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Prepare the filling

  • In a medium skillet, heat 1 tbsp olive oil over medium heat. Add diced red onion and garlic (if using), sauté for 2-3 minutes until soft. Add bell peppers and cook another 3 minutes. Stir in spinach until wilted. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.

Mix filling

  • In a bowl, combine sautéed veggies, lemon zest and juice, Parmesan cheese, panko, and egg whites. Season with salt and pepper.

Prepare sablefish

  • Pat fillets dry and season with salt and pepper.

Assemble parcels

  • Lay one sheet of filo dough on a clean surface. Brush lightly with olive oil or melted butter. Layer another sheet on top and brush again. Repeat until 3 sheets are stacked.
  • Place one sablefish fillet near one edge of the filo stack. Spoon a generous amount of the veggie filling on top of the fillet. Carefully fold the filo over the fish and filling, wrapping it completely like a parcel. Seal edges with a little water or beaten egg white if needed.
  • Repeat with remaining fillets and filo sheets.

Bake

  • Place parcels seam side down on the prepared baking sheet. Brush tops lightly with olive oil or melted butter.
  • Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until filo is crisp and golden and the fish flakes easily with a fork.
  • Serve warm, garnished with lemon wedges.