en papillote
Americanadjective
Etymology
Origin of en papillote
< French: literally, in parchment
Example Sentences
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Knowing when the salmon is done is the only tricky part of en papillote preparations, but don’t stress: The fish’s fat helps guard against overcooking.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 22, 2026
Whether you call it packet cooking or en papillote, the method of wrapping fish in parchment with a splash of liquid, some aromatics and vegetables makes for a no-fuss but elegant meal.
From Washington Post ● Jan. 9, 2023
Those who remained scrambled to revamp the menu, offering upscale family-style takeout with dishes like bake-at-home salmon en papillote.
From Seattle Times ● Mar. 14, 2021
It has a more traditionally Continental style than the steak-centric Top of Binion’s Steakhouse, another classic just down the street, with forgotten dishes like duck flambé and seafood en papillote.
From Forbes ● Sep. 8, 2014
Whenever it is either roasted, or served en papillote, a great folly is committed, because its perfume is very volatile, and when ever in contact with a liquid, its flavor is dissolved and lost.
From The Physiology of Taste by Robinson, Fayette
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