Best 6 Easy Baked Tilapia In Foil Recipes

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Indulge in the culinary delight of Easy Baked Tilapia in Foil, a hassle-free and flavorful dish that promises a delightful meal with minimal effort. This recipe collection presents three variations to suit diverse tastes: Classic Herb Butter Tilapia, tangy Lemon Pepper Tilapia, and aromatic Mediterranean Tilapia, all featuring tender tilapia fillets enveloped in foil packets with an array of herbs, seasonings, and vegetables. These culinary creations ensure a moist and flaky fish with irresistible flavors, making them perfect for busy weeknights, effortless entertaining, or simply enjoying a healthy and delicious meal.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

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

EASY BAKED TILAPIA RECIPE



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Make this easy baked tilapia recipe. Cooking tilapia is so quick that dinner will be a breeze. This healthy tilapia recipe will be a hit with the family. Learn how to cook tilapia in oven. Once you know how to bake tilapia, it's so quick and easy. Find easy tilapia recipes.

Provided by Carrie Barnard

Categories     Main Course

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 2

6 tilapia filets
3 tsp lemon pepper seasoning

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
  • Line baking sheet or casserole dish with foil.
  • Spray with non stick spray.
  • Add Tilapia and top with seasonings (approximately 1/2 tsp per tilapia filet).
  • Bake for 15 minutes or until the fish flakes with a fork.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 6 g, Calories 165 kcal, Protein 34 g, Fat 2 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Cholesterol 85 mg, Sodium 88 mg

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.

TILAPIA FOIL PACKETS



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 35m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/4 cup white wine
2 tablespoons olive oil
Zest and juice of 1 lemon
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
Four 6-ounce tilapia fillets
1 cup grape tomatoes, halved
1/4 cup capers, drained
1 teaspoons fresh thyme (about 3 sprigs)

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Whisk together the white wine, olive oil, lemon zest and juice, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper in a small bowl.
  • 2. Place each tilapia fillet on a separate 14-by-12-inch piece of nonstick foil. Drizzle one-quarter of the white wine mixture over each fish fillet and top with one-quarter of the tomatoes, capers and thyme. Fold the foil up over each piece of fish and seal to create a packet. Put the packets on a sheet pan and bake until the fish becomes fragrant, 20 to 25 minutes depending on the thickness of the fillets; let cool for 3 minutes. Open the packets, sprinkle 1/2 teaspoon salt evenly over the fillets and serve.

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

EASY BAKED TILAPIA



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This recipe is an easy way to add more healthy fish to your diet. It has a wonderful Cajun flavor and is also very fresh tasting with the lemon slices.-Caroline Shively c/o Eva Synalovski, New York, New York

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 40m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

Butter-flavored cooking spray
4 tilapia fillets (6 ounces each)
1/4 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
8 lemon slices
8 green pepper rings
8 sweet red pepper rings
2 slices onion, separated into rings
1/2 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Coat a 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish with butter-flavored spray. Place fillets in dish; spritz with butter-flavored spray. Sprinkle with Cajun seasoning. Top with lemon, peppers and onion; sprinkle with pepper., Cover and bake at 375° for 25-30 minutes or until fish flakes easily with a fork.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 164 calories, Fat 2g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 83mg cholesterol, Sodium 104mg sodium, Carbohydrate 4g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 32g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

Tips:

  • Choose the freshest tilapia fillets you can find. Look for fillets that are firm and have a mild, briny smell.
  • Pat the tilapia fillets dry before cooking. This will help to prevent the fish from steaming in the foil packet.
  • Season the tilapia fillets with your favorite herbs and spices. Some good options include lemon pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika.
  • Add some vegetables to the foil packet. This will help to add flavor and nutrition to the dish. Some good options include broccoli, carrots, zucchini, and tomatoes.
  • Seal the foil packet tightly before baking. This will help to keep the fish and vegetables moist and flavorful.
  • Bake the tilapia fillets for 15-20 minutes, or until they are cooked through. The fish is cooked through when it flakes easily with a fork.

Conclusion:

Baked tilapia in foil is a quick, easy, and delicious way to cook fish. This dish is perfect for a weeknight meal, and it's also great for entertaining guests. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create a flavorful and healthy meal that everyone will love.

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