Ingredients

  • 2 black sea bass fillets (6–8 oz each), skin on
  • 1½ tbsp Fancy Peasant extra-virgin olive oil, plus more to finish
  • 1 small shallot, thinly sliced
  • 1 clove garlic, thinly sliced
  • ½ cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • ¼ cup dry white wine (Assyrtiko or Sauvignon Blanc ideal)
  • Zest of ½ lemon
  • 2–4 thin fresh lemon slices

Seasoning

  • 1–1½ tsp Greek mountain oregano salt
  • Freshly cracked black pepper

Optional (very Greek, very good)

  • A few Kalamata olives, halved
  • A sprig of fresh thyme or oregano

Method

1. Prep

Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C). Cut two large hearts or rectangles of parchment paper.

2. Assemble the packets

Lay the parchment on a work surface and drizzle olive oil in the center. Layer the shallots, garlic and tomatoes, then place the sea bass on top.

Season with the oregano salt, black pepper and lemon zest. Top with the lemon slices, olives and herb sprig if using, then pour the wine around the fish, not directly on top.

3. Seal

Fold the parchment over the fish and crimp the edges tightly to form a sealed packet — the steam does the work.

4. Bake

Bake 12–15 minutes, depending on thickness. The fish is done when it flakes easily and is opaque.

5. Serve

Place each packet directly on a plate and cut it open at the table — the aroma is the showstopper. Finish with a light drizzle of Fancy Peasant olive oil and a pinch more oregano salt.

Pair with ladolemono (lemon–olive oil sauce), lemony potatoes, and an Assyrtiko, Vermentino or crisp Pinot Grigio.