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