Date Night in Paris

Date night in Paris? A plane ticket from New York to La Ville-Lumière will set you back about $600, but for under $30, you and your plus 1 can enjoy a simple, yet, elegant cooking technique. En papillote (packet cooking) is a simple way for even the kitchen-shy to earn a solid 10 from the judges. Because your meal steams in its own juices, it is nearly impossible to overcook, burn, or otherwise cause a culinary disaster.

Try this Caribbean-inspired fish to heat things up.

Jerk Fish en Papillote (Hey, anything goes)

2 tilapia fillets
1/2 onion, diced
1 large bell pepper, diced
1 ripe tomato, diced
2 Tbsp jerk seasoning (or slightly less if you're just warming up)
Heavy Duty Aluminum Foil

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. While things are heating up, mix the jerk seasoning with the diced vegetables in a medium bowl and set aside. Place 2 squares of aluminum foil on the counter and center 1 piece of fish on each. Divide the vegetable mixture on top of the fish. Fold the packet and secure tightly, ensuring that each packet is sealed.

Place both packets on a baking sheet and bake for 30 minutes. Open one packet to ensure that dinner is completely cooked through (the fish should easily flake with a fork). Remove from packets and serve over rice or sauteed greens.

Enjoy with an ice cold Red Stripe.