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
I remember the first time I heard about pompano en papillote, I thought it sounded so fancy.
From Washington Post ● Mar. 16, 2021
Fish en papillote is incredibly pleasing to look at and to eat — both elegant and fun, a combination that should be much more prevalent in life in general.
From Seattle Times ● Mar. 27, 2018
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
Suffice it to say that the partridge wings were served en papillote, and the grey squirrels stewed in madeira.
From The Physiology of Taste by Fayette Robinson
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