Dave Smith wrote:
> I saw Anna Olsen prepare this on her show last night and tried it
> tonight. I have to say that is borders on sinful that something so quick
> and easy to assemble and cook can be so delicious. I made some saffron
> rice to go with it. It was a big hit and I will definitely do it again.
>
> Seafood in Parchment Parcels
>
> * Parchment paper
> * 1 cup sliced green and/or yellow zucchini
> * 1 cup sliced red and yellow bell pepper
> * 8 ounces large shrimp (21/25), peeled, de-veined with tails off
> * 8 ounces sea scallops
> * salt and pepper
> * 1 x red onion, sliced
> * 4 sprig fresh marjoram or oregano
> * 4 sprig fresh thyme
> * 4 Tbsps dry white wine
> * 4 x thin lemon slices
> * 2 Tbsps butter
>
>
> Directions:
> Seafood in Parchment Parcels
>
> 1. Preheat oven to 375 F.
> 2. Cut 4 sheets of parchment 16-inches by 12-inches. Fold paper in
> half to make a crease, then open up. Arrange zucchini slices and peppers
> on parchment paper, then distribute shrimp and scallops over zucchini
> and peppers. Season lightly and top with red onion and herbs. Sprinkle
> seafood with white wine, arrange lemon slices and top with a tablespoon
> of butter on each paper.
> 3. To create the parcel, fold paper over seafood. Starting at a
> folded end, make a small crease in the paper, folding on an angle. Make
> the next fold so that the crease overlaps the first fold (this is how
> you create a seal). Continue with these small folds, working your way
> around the seafood, until you get to the end. Twist the parchment at the
> end to finish the seal.
> 4. Place parchment parcels on a baking tray and bake for about 15
> minutes, until the parcels inflate. To serve, place parcel on a plate
> and cut or tear open (watch for the steam).
> 5. Parcels can be assembled up to 6 hours in advance and chilled.

Nice recipe, thanks.

Yesterday, Kroger's had their red, orange and yellow bell peppers on
sale, 10 for $10. That is a good price, where I live. You did not have
to buy all 10, but I did (I felt encouraged by Dimitri's message on how
to save $$$. My husband asked, 'Who is Dimitri?'). I washed them,
sliced them, then I put them in the freezer, right next to the sliced
onions.

Becca