Best 9 Baked Tilapia With Veggies In Foil Recipes

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**Baked Tilapia with Veggies in Foil: A Wholesome and Flavorful Treat**

Indulge in the delightful flavors of tender tilapia and an array of colorful vegetables, all enveloped in a flavorful marinade and baked to perfection. This hassle-free recipe is a symphony of taste and nutrition, offering a complete meal in one convenient package. With options for both lemon-herb and garlic-herb marinades, you can customize the dish to your taste preferences. The tilapia fillets remain moist and flaky, while the medley of vegetables, including broccoli, carrots, and zucchini, retain their vibrant colors and nutrients. Served alongside a bed of fluffy rice or quinoa, this dish is a perfect weeknight dinner solution or a healthy lunch option for meal prep. Get ready to experience a culinary journey that combines convenience, flavor, and wholesome goodness.

Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!

HEALTHY SHEET PAN TILAPIA AND VEGGIES + MEAL-PREP



Healthy Sheet Pan Tilapia and Veggies + Meal-Prep image

Provided by Layla

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 12

4 6-ounce tilapia fillets
2 cloves garlic (crushed and diced)
3 tablespoons olive oil or melted butter
2 tablespoons lemon juice
3 teaspoons fresh Parsley (or dried)
1 teaspoon Oregano (fresh or dried)
salt and pepper to taste
1 large zucchini (sliced)
1 cup baby carrots (cut in halves)
2 cups broccoli florets (fresh or frozen)
1/2 lb asparagus (tough ends removed)
2 cups cooked rice for meal prepping

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400F.
  • Heat olive oil (or butter) on low-medium heat in a small pan. Add garlic and saute on low for about 1 minute. Remove from heat and add lemon juice, parsley, oregano, and salt + pepper to taste.
  • Arrange fish and veggies in a single layer on a sheet pan. Evenly pour the garlic spice mixture onto fish and veggies. Bake for 12-15 minutes or until golden.
  • To meal prep: Cook 1 cup of brown rice according to package instructions. Divide rice into 4 meal prep containers. Place 1 tilapia fillet in each container along with a few carrots, asparagus, and broccoli. Cover and place in the fridge for up to 4 days. To reheat, microwave on high for 1-2 minutes or until steaming.

GARLIC BAKED TILAPIA IN FOIL WITH ASPARAGUS AND TOMATOES



Garlic Baked Tilapia in Foil with Asparagus and Tomatoes image

You can also top your tilapia filets with any type of pesto or a tablespoon of your favorite seasoning mixed with two tablespoons melted butter. Make a different flavor for everyone at once!

Provided by Kristy

Categories     Main Dish

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 tilapia filets
kosher salt & freshly ground black pepper
8 garlic cloves, minced
12 pats of butter, about 1/2 cup
8 lemon slices
1 pound thin asparagus stalks, cut into thirds
12 ounces cherry tomatoes, halved

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400F (or preheat grill to medium).
  • Place each tilapia filet on a piece of tinfoil large enough to fold and enclose tightly.
  • Season each filet with salt and pepper.
  • Divide remaining ingredients by four. Top tilapia filets with garlic, then butter and lemon slices. Add asparagus and tomatoes to packets, then seal packets tightly (see video for demonstration).
  • Place packets on grill or on a baking sheet in the oven. Bake 10 minutes or until tilapia is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork.
  • Serve in foil packets or remove and place on serving plates. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 474 calories, Carbohydrate 11 grams carbohydrates, Cholesterol 158 milligrams cholesterol, Fat 28 grams fat, Fiber 4 grams fiber, Protein 49 grams protein, SaturatedFat 16 grams saturated fat, ServingSize 1, Sodium 373 grams sodium, Sugar 4 grams sugar, TransFat 1 grams trans fat, UnsaturatedFat 10 grams unsaturated fat

TILAPIA FOIL PACKETS



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Simple and delicious! The foil keeps the fish moist and the seasoning on the fish where it belongs!

Provided by Reg927

Categories     Seafood     Fish     Tilapia

Time 25m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

aluminum foil
4 (5 ounce) fillets tilapia
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 teaspoons chopped fresh dill
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
½ teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Lay 4 sheets of aluminum foil on a work surface.
  • Place 1 tilapia fillet in the center of each piece of foil, and top with 1/2 tablespoon butter. Sprinkle each fillet with dill, garlic powder, pepper, and salt. Fold foil over top and roll up edges to create a sealed packet. Place packets on a baking sheet.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until fish flakes easily with a fork, about 20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 195.5 calories, Carbohydrate 0.9 g, Cholesterol 67.1 mg, Fat 7.4 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 29.3 g, SaturatedFat 4.4 g, Sodium 354.4 mg, Sugar 0.2 g

BAKED TILAPIA WITH HERB BUTTER



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 35m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
2 tablespoons chopped fresh tarragon or basil
8 ounces sliced mixed mushrooms (about 4 cups)
4 stalks celery, sliced
1 bunch scallions, sliced
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
4 6-ounce tilapia fillets

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. In a small bowl, mix the butter and tarragon until combined; set aside.
  • Lay out 4 large pieces of foil. Layer the vegetables in the center of each piece of foil, starting with the mushrooms, then the celery and scallions. Dot the vegetables with some of the herb butter (use about half) and season each portion with 1/4 teaspoon salt, and pepper to taste. Lay the tilapia fillets over the vegetables; dot with the remaining herb butter. Sprinkle each fillet with 1/4 teaspoon salt, and pepper to taste.
  • Bring the foil ends together, fold over and crimp closed on all sides to make sealed packets. Place the packets on a baking sheet and bake until the fish is cooked through but still moist, 18 to 22 minutes. Remove the packets from the oven and let sit 2 minutes before opening. Transfer the fish and vegetables to plates and drizzle with the cooking juices.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 351, Fat 16 grams, SaturatedFat 9 grams, Cholesterol 127 milligrams, Sodium 393 milligrams, Carbohydrate 7 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 47 grams

BAKED TILAPIA



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I've decided to cook healthier for my family, and that includes having more fish at home. After looking at easy tilapia recipes I decided to try baked tilapia. I love that it's fast, too! -Hope Stewart, Raleigh, North Carolina

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 tilapia fillets (6 ounces each)
3 tablespoons butter, melted
3 tablespoons lemon juice
1-1/2 teaspoons garlic powder
1/8 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons capers, drained
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/8 teaspoon paprika

Steps:

  • Place tilapia in an ungreased 13x9-in. baking dish. In a small bowl, combine the butter, lemon juice, garlic powder and salt; pour over the fillets. Sprinkle with capers, oregano and paprika., Bake, uncovered, at 425° until fish just begins to flake easily with a fork, 10-15 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 224 calories, Fat 10g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 106mg cholesterol, Sodium 304mg sodium, Carbohydrate 2g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 32g protein.

BAKED LEMON-GARLIC TILAPIA AND POTATOES IN FOIL



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Packet dinners, whether cooked in foil or en papillote, allow for easy cleanup. This simple meal is on the table in 30 minutes.

Provided by thedailygourmet

Categories     Seafood     Fish     Tilapia     Baked

Time 35m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 pieces heavy-duty aluminum foil
cooking spray
1 medium potato, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch cubes
2 tablespoons diced red bell pepper
1 (1 ounce) package seafood seasoning
3 teaspoons butter, divided
2 (7 ounce) tilapia fillets
1 medium lemon, divided

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Spray foil with cooking spray.
  • Place equal amounts of diced potato and red bell pepper in the middle of each piece of foil and sprinkle with 1/2 of the seafood seasoning. Dot 1 1/2 teaspoons of butter on top of the potatoes.
  • Add 1 tilapia fillet to each packet of potatoes. Sprinkle fillet with remaining seafood seasoning. Dot remaining 1 1/2 teaspoons butter on top of the fillets.
  • Cut 1/2 of the lemon into thin slices and place 1 to 2 lemon slices on top of each fillet. Seal foil packets and crimp edges tightly.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until tilapia flakes easily with a fork, about 25 minutes.
  • Open packets carefully and vent steam. Squeeze remaining lemon juice over the tilapia and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 338.3 calories, Carbohydrate 20.5 g, Cholesterol 88 mg, Fat 8.8 g, Fiber 2.6 g, Protein 42.6 g, SaturatedFat 4.4 g, Sodium 2175 mg, Sugar 1.6 g

FOILED AGAIN! BAKED TILAPIA WITH ROASTED VEGETABLES #RSC



Foiled Again! Baked Tilapia With Roasted Vegetables #RSC image

Ready, Set, Cook! Reynolds Wrap Contest Entry. Tilapia fillets are simply seasoned with salt, pepper, and lemon zest, then packaged in aluminum foil for baking. Once done, they are topped with a browned butter and almond sauce with freshly squeezed lemon juice. It is paired with roasted cauliflower florets, red onion wedges and grape tomatoes for a sweet side dish Serve with rice or for a low-carb option, green salad.

Provided by threeovens

Categories     Tilapia

Time 35m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

Reynolds Wrap Foil
4 (4 -5 ounce) tilapia fillets, thawed if frozen and patted dry with paper towels
kosher salt
fresh ground black pepper
1/2 lemon, zest of
1 tablespoon olive oil
3 tablespoons butter
8 ounces almonds, coarsely chopped
1 lemon, juice of
1 lb cauliflower, cut into florets
1 red onion, cut into 1-inchx2-inch wedges (cut into 1-inch wedges, lengthwise, then cut each in half, crosswise)
1 pint grape tomatoes, halved
olive oil
kosher salt
fresh ground black pepper
fresh parsley, chopped

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F; line 2 baking sheets with aluminum foil and cut off an additional 4 squares of foil to make fish packets.
  • Melt butter in olive oil over low heat; brush foil squares with just a small amount of this mixture (the remainder will be used for the sauce) - alternatively, you can spray the foil with cooking spray.
  • Season both sides of the fish with salt and pepper; lay one fillet on each foil square and grate the lemon zest over each.
  • Close up packets and arrange on a prepared baking sheet; bake until fish flakes easily with a fork, 20 to 25 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, place cauliflower florets, onion, and tomatoes in a bowl and drizzle with olive oil; arrange, in a single layer, on the other prepared baking sheet.
  • Season vegetables with salt and pepper and roast until cauliflower just begins to brown on the edges and tomatoes soften and collapse, about 15 minutes.
  • Once fish and vegetables are done, place almonds in remaining olive oil/butter mixture and heat just until almonds are golden, only about 1 minute - be careful, they burn easily (even if they do brown, they are still good).
  • Open packets and plate fish with cauliflower mix along side; top with sauce and garnish with fresh parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 628.7, Fat 45.8, SaturatedFat 9.1, Cholesterol 79.6, Sodium 378.1, Carbohydrate 24.7, Fiber 10.2, Sugar 8.6, Protein 38.7

TERIYAKI FISH AND VEGGIES IN FOIL PACKETS



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Cook your fish and veggies easily in foil with that teriyaki flavor. Excellent flavor and smell for all and quick clean up!

Provided by Gary

Categories     Seafood     Fish     Tilapia

Time 30m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 10

aluminum foil
2 (5 ounce) fillets tilapia fillets
1 teaspoon olive oil
2 teaspoons garlic salt
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
2 fresh zucchini, sliced
1 bell pepper, sliced
1 cup small broccoli florets
1 cup teriyaki sauce
1 lemon, sliced

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Lay 2 large sheets of aluminum foil on a work surface.
  • Rinse tilapia fillets and pat dry. Rub each fillet with olive oil, season with garlic salt and black pepper, and put in the center of a foil sheet. Add zucchini, bell pepper, and broccoli to each fillet, and pour teriyaki sauce over fish and veggies. Squeeze lemon slices over everything and then put slices in with veggies.
  • Carefully seal all edges of the foil to form enclosed packets that won't leak. Place packets onto a baking sheet.
  • Bake in preheated oven until vegetables are tender and fish flakes easily with a fork, 15 to 20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 371.6 calories, Carbohydrate 42.5 g, Cholesterol 51.9 mg, Fat 5.2 g, Fiber 7.5 g, Protein 42.7 g, SaturatedFat 0.9 g, Sodium 7433.3 mg, Sugar 26.8 g

EASY BAKED TILAPIA



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This easy recipe for tilapia only takes a few minutes to prepare, uses few ingredients, and is flavorful.

Provided by F_Gory

Categories     Seafood     Fish     Tilapia

Time 35m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 6

4 (4 ounce) fillets tilapia
2 teaspoons butter
¼ teaspoon Old Bay Seasoning TM, or to taste
½ teaspoon garlic salt, or to taste
1 lemon, sliced
1 (16 ounce) package frozen cauliflower with broccoli and red pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees F). Grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
  • Place the tilapia fillets in the bottom of the baking dish and dot with butter. Season with Old Bay seasoning and garlic salt. Top each one with a slice or two of lemon. Arrange the frozen mixed vegetables around the fish, and season lightly with salt and pepper.
  • Cover the dish and bake for 25 to 30 minutes in the preheated oven, until vegetables are tender and fish flakes easily with a fork.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 171.6 calories, Carbohydrate 7.3 g, Cholesterol 46.4 mg, Fat 3.6 g, Fiber 2.7 g, Protein 24.8 g, SaturatedFat 1.6 g, Sodium 354.3 mg

Tips:

  • Choose fresh tilapia fillets. Look for fillets that are firm and have a mild, slightly sweet smell. Avoid fillets that are slimy or have a strong fishy odor.
  • Use a variety of vegetables. This recipe is a great way to use up leftover vegetables. Some good options include broccoli, carrots, zucchini, bell peppers, and onions.
  • Season the vegetables well. Don't be afraid to use plenty of herbs and spices to flavor the vegetables. Some good options include garlic, salt, pepper, paprika, and cumin.
  • Wrap the tilapia and vegetables tightly in foil. This will help to keep the moisture in and prevent the fish from drying out.
  • Bake the tilapia and vegetables until the fish is cooked through. The cooking time will depend on the thickness of the fillets, but it is generally around 15-20 minutes.

Conclusion:

Baked tilapia with vegetables in foil is a healthy and delicious meal that is perfect for a weeknight dinner. It is easy to make and can be customized to your liking. So next time you are looking for a quick and easy meal, give this recipe a try!

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