Fish fillet wrapped in lettuce leaves

4 servings

45 minutes

Fish fillet wrapped in lettuce leaves is a refined dish of Italian cuisine that combines the freshness of greens with the tenderness of baked fish. It draws from Mediterranean culinary traditions where the lightness and naturalness of ingredients play a key role. Lemon zest and juice give the fish a bright citrus note, while parsley and dill add aromatic freshness. Wrapped in juicy lettuce leaves, the perch fillet is baked with white wine, absorbing subtle flavor nuances. It is an ideal choice for an exquisite dinner when you want to enjoy the lightness and sophistication of the dish.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 421.8
• Proteins: 31.1g
• Fats: 30.1g
• Carbohydrates: 0.7g

Ingredients

• Vegetable oil: 6 tbsp
• Salt: 0.5 tsp
• Grated lemon zest: 1 tsp
• Freshly squeezed lemon juice: 1 tsp
• Chopped parsley: 1 tbsp
• Chopped dill: 1 tbsp
• Green salad: 8 pc
• Perch fillet: 4 pc
• White wine: 0.5 glass

Cooking steps

1. In a small bowl, mix the butter with salt, lemon zest, lemon juice, parsley, and dill.

   Required ingredients:

   • Vegetable oil: 6 tablespoons
   • Salt: 0.5 teaspoon
   • Grated lemon zest: 1 teaspoon
   • Freshly squeezed lemon juice: 1 teaspoon
   • Chopped parsley: 1 tablespoon
   • Chopped dill: 1 tablespoon

2. Place 4 lettuce leaves in a wok pan, and on top of each leaf, place a piece of fish. On top of each piece of fish, add a mixture of oil, dividing it equally among the fish pieces. Place another lettuce leaf and wrap them around the fish.

   Required ingredients:

   • Green salad: 8 pieces
   • Perch fillet: 4 pieces
   • Vegetable oil: 6 tablespoons

3. Place the wrapped pieces of fish in a baking dish and pour wine over them. Cover with foil and bake for 20 minutes or until you can pierce the fish with a knife (baking time depends on the size of the fish pieces).

   Required ingredients:

   • White wine: 0.5 glass

4. Place the cooked fish pieces on plates and drizzle with the roasting juice.