papillote
Americannoun
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a decorative curled paper placed over the end of the bone of a cutlet or chop.
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a wrapping of foil or oiled paper in which food is cooked and served.
noun
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a paper frill around cutlets, etc
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(of food) cooked in oiled greaseproof paper or foil
Etymology
Origin of papillote
1740–50; < French, irregular derivative of papillon butterfly. See papillon
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
Oily fish lends itself to a multitude of uses in the kitchen, from simple grilling or griddling to more elaborate dishes like tataki or papillote.
From Salon ● Apr. 23, 2024
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
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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