Best 8 Foil Pack Tilapia Recipes

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**Tantalizing Tilapia in Foil Packets: A Culinary Journey of Flavors**

Embark on a delightful culinary adventure with our foil-pack tilapia recipes, a symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. These recipes offer a convenient and flavorful way to prepare tilapia, a mild and versatile fish, allowing you to create restaurant-quality meals in the comfort of your own home. Discover a world of taste sensations, from the zesty lemon-herb tilapia to the savory Mediterranean-inspired tilapia, and the piquant Cajun-spiced tilapia. Each recipe is carefully crafted to highlight the delicate flavor of tilapia while infusing it with a burst of aromatic herbs, zesty citrus, and a hint of spice. Prepare to be captivated by the symphony of flavors as you savor every bite of these foil-pack tilapia delights.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

GRILLED TILAPIA IN FOIL (FISH FOIL PACKETS)



Grilled Tilapia in Foil (Fish Foil Packets) image

Learn how to grill tilapia! Grilled tilapia in foil packets makes an EASY 25-min dinner! These fish foil packets are delicious + no clean up!

Provided by Emily Dingmann of myeverydaytable.com

Categories     Dinnner

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 12

4 6-oz. fillets of white fish (cod or tilapia)
2 Tbsp. olive oil + more for bread
1 orange pepper
1/2 red onion
2 cups corn kernels (fresh or frozen)
8 oz. grape tomatoes
garlic powder
1 tsp. sea salt
1/4 tsp. black pepper
loaf of bread
olive oil, salt for bread
aluminum foil

Steps:

  • Preheat grill to medium-high heat, about 375-425 degrees F.
  • Cut 4 large squares of aluminum foil, place on a baking sheet and fold up edges to form pouch.
  • Place fish on the bottom of foil. Drizzle with olive oil (about 1 teaspoon per fillet) and sprinkle with garlic powder and salt.
  • Divide corn, peppers, onion, and grape tomatoes over the top of the fish. Drizzle with remaining olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
  • Fold sides of aluminum foil together, to create a tent and roll edges together, ensuring there are no gaps as you fold the sides together.
  • Place foil packets directly over heat and cook for 10 minutes, or until the fish is opaque and flakes easily. Set fish aside. If you aren't eating the meal immediately, be sure to open up the packets to vent or they will continue cooking.
  • Meanwhile, brush bread with olive oil and sprinkle lightly with salt. Grill bread for about 2-4 minutes per side, or until lightly charred.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 381 calories, Sugar 8.1 g, Sodium 684.3 mg, Fat 18.2 g, SaturatedFat 2.8 g, TransFat 0 g, Carbohydrate 20.1 g, Fiber 3.2 g, Protein 36 g, Cholesterol 102 mg

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

BAKED TILAPIA WITH VEGGIES IN FOIL



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This is an easy and tasty way to prepare tilapia in foil with veggies.

Provided by alounsb2

Categories     Seafood     Fish     Tilapia

Time 30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 6

4 (4 ounce) fillets tilapia fillets
2 carrots, julienned
1 stalk celery, julienned
2 shallots, thinly sliced
2 tablespoons dry vermouth
2 tablespoons butter

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).
  • Create aluminum foil packets for each fillet. Place fish into the individual foil packets and place carrots and celery on top of each fillet. Divide vermouth and butter evenly between each pouch. Seal each foil packet and place on a baking sheet.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until fish fillets flake easily with a fork, 15 to 20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 206.8 calories, Carbohydrate 8.5 g, Cholesterol 56.3 mg, Fat 7.4 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 24 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, Sodium 123.4 mg, Sugar 3 g

GRILLED HERBED TILAPIA IN FOIL PACKETS



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Tilapia is a mild, white fish that is flaky and yummy. You can take this recipe for grilling it in foil packets and alter it to your own liking. The tilapia is very forgiving.

Provided by PRINCESSKAROLY

Categories     Seafood     Fish     Tilapia

Time 15m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 tilapia fillets
½ teaspoon dried dill weed
¼ teaspoon kosher salt
freshly ground black pepper to taste
10 chives, cut in half
1 ½ tablespoons butter, cut into pieces

Steps:

  • Preheat an outdoor grill for high heat and lightly oil the grate.
  • Cut a piece of heavy duty aluminum foil large enough to make an airy foil pouch to hold tilapia fillets.
  • Place fillets on top of the foil and season with dill, salt, and pepper. Place chives on top of fillets, followed by butter. Seal up pouches loosely.
  • Cook fillets on the preheated grill until they flake easily with a fork, 10 to 15 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 191.1 calories, Carbohydrate 0.7 g, Cholesterol 63.8 mg, Fat 10.2 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 23.2 g, SaturatedFat 5.8 g, Sodium 351.8 mg, Sugar 0.1 g

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

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.

GRILLED MEDITERRANEAN TILAPIA FOIL PACKS



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We filled foil packets with tilapia fillets, grape tomatoes, chopped artichoke hearts and Kalamata olives, then grilled them over medium heat for an easy, dirty-dish-busting meal that's ready in 30 minutes.

Provided by Sarah Caron

Categories     Entree

Time 30m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 cup grape tomatoes, halved
1 cup artichoke hearts, chopped
1/2 cup pitted kalamata olives, halved
2 tilapia fillets, rinsed
Salt and pepper, if desired
Lemon wedges

Steps:

  • Heat gas or charcoal grill. In medium bowl, stir together tomatoes, artichoke hearts and olives; set aside.
  • Cut 2 (18-inch-long) sheets of heavy-duty foil. Place 1 tilapia fillet in center of each sheet. Spoon tomato mixture evenly over tilapia. Bring up 2 sides of foil so edges meet. Seal edges, making tight 1/2-inch fold; fold again, allowing space for heat circulation and expansion. Fold other sides to seal.
  • Place packets on grill over medium heat. Cover grill; cook 20 minutes or until fish flakes easily with fork.
  • Open packets carefully. Sprinkle salt and pepper over top; serve with lemon wedges.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 Serving

FOIL-PACK TILAPIA WITH LEMON, ROSEMARY & TOMATO



Foil-Pack Tilapia With Lemon, Rosemary & Tomato image

Make and share this Foil-Pack Tilapia With Lemon, Rosemary & Tomato recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Starrynews

Categories     < 60 Mins

Time 40m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 tilapia fillets
1/2 teaspoon paprika
cayenne pepper, to taste
1 -2 garlic clove, minced
4 slices lemons
12 cherry tomatoes, halved
4 stalks fresh rosemary
salt and pepper, to taste

Steps:

  • Sprinkle paprika and cayenne pepper on both sides of the tilapia fillets.
  • Place each slice of lemon in a piece of foil, large enough that it can be folded to fully cover the fish. Add garlic to each of the four.
  • Top each lemon slice with a piece of fish and tomatoes.
  • Add a stalk of fresh rosemary to each foil pack and seal foil. Place in a baking dish (to catch any juices that might escape during cooking).
  • Preheat oven to 350F and bake 15-20 minutes, or until fish flakes easily.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 133.1, Fat 2.3, SaturatedFat 0.8, Cholesterol 62.5, Sodium 68, Carbohydrate 3, Fiber 0.9, Sugar 1.6, Protein 25.7

Tips:

  • Use firm-fleshed fish: Tilapia, salmon, cod, and halibut are all good choices for foil-pack cooking, as they hold their shape well and won't fall apart.
  • Choose flavorful vegetables: Vegetables like broccoli, asparagus, and zucchini will absorb the flavors of the fish and marinade, so choose ones that you enjoy.
  • Use a variety of seasonings: Don't be afraid to experiment with different herbs, spices, and citrus fruits to create a marinade that you love.
  • Seal the foil packs tightly: This will help to keep the moisture in and the flavors from escaping.
  • Cook the foil packs over medium heat: This will help to prevent the fish from overcooking.
  • Open the foil packs carefully: Be careful not to spill any of the hot liquid when you open the foil packs.

Conclusion:

Foil-pack cooking is a great way to prepare a delicious and healthy meal with minimal cleanup. By following these tips, you can create a foil-pack meal that is sure to impress your family and friends.

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