Embark on a culinary journey to the sun-drenched shores of the Mediterranean with our grilled Mediterranean tilapia foil packs. These flavor-packed parcels are a symphony of vibrant flavors, featuring succulent tilapia fillets infused with a tantalizing blend of herbs, zesty lemon, and aromatic garlic. Grilled to perfection, the tilapia retains its delicate texture while absorbing the delectable marinade, creating a delightful taste experience with every bite. Accompanying the tilapia are colorful vegetables, roasted to tender-crisp perfection, adding a delightful crunch and sweetness to each bite.
But that's not all! This article also presents a treasure trove of additional Mediterranean-inspired tilapia recipes, each offering a unique take on this versatile fish. Dive into the vibrant flavors of Spanish-style tilapia, where the tilapia is pan-fried until golden brown and then simmered in a rich tomato-based sauce brimming with peppers, onions, and aromatic spices. Alternatively, transport yourself to the coastal regions of Greece with our Greek-style tilapia, where the fish is grilled to perfection and served with a refreshing lemon-herb sauce, capturing the essence of Greek cuisine.
For those who prefer a lighter option, our baked tilapia with lemon and herbs is a delightful choice. The tilapia is coated in a zesty lemon-herb marinade and then baked to flaky tenderness, resulting in a healthy and flavorful dish. And if you're looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal, our tilapia fish tacos with avocado-lime crema offer a burst of Mexican flavors. The crispy tilapia is nestled in warm tortillas and topped with a creamy avocado-lime crema, creating a tantalizing combination of textures and tastes.
So, prepare to be captivated by the culinary delights of the Mediterranean as you explore our collection of grilled Mediterranean tilapia foil packs and other tantalizing tilapia recipes. Bon appétit!
TILAPIA FOIL PACKETS
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Time 35m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
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
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
GRILLED MEDITERRANEAN TILAPIA FOIL PACKS
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
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
GRILLED TILAPIA IN FOIL (FISH FOIL PACKETS)
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
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
MEDITERRANEAN-STYLE HERBED TILAPIA
Looking for seafood dinner? Bake these Fiber One™ original bran cereal mixture coated tilapia fillets; flavored with Italian seasoning - perfect if you love Mediterranean cuisine.
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Entree
Time 35m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Heat oven to 400°F. Spray cookie sheet with sides with cooking spray. Cut tilapia into 6 serving pieces. Place cereal in resealable food-storage plastic bag; seal bag and finely crush with rolling pin or meat mallet (or finely crush in food processor).
- In shallow bowl, mix cereal, Parmesan cheese and Italian seasoning. In another shallow bowl, beat egg white and water. Dip fish pieces into egg white, then coat with cereal mixture; place in pan. Spray each fillet with cooking spray.
- Bake 10 to 15 minutes or until fish flakes easily with fork.
- Meanwhile, in 2-quart saucepan, heat sauce ingredients to boiling; reduce heat and simmer about 10 minutes or until mixture thickens and flavors blend.
- To serve, spoon about 3 tablespoons sauce over each fillet; sprinkle with cheese.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 200, Carbohydrate 14 g, Cholesterol 65 mg, Fiber 5 g, Protein 25 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 500 mg, Sugar 2 g, TransFat 0 g
GRILLED TILAPIA
Steps:
- Mix olive oil, lemon pepper, cumin, paprika, dried mustard, and garlic powder together in a small bowl. Brush each tilapia fillet with mixture using a pastry brush. Flip; brush the other side. Cover with aluminum foil and refrigerate for 1 hour.
- Preheat an outdoor grill for high heat and lightly oil the grate.
- Spray a large piece of foil with cooking spray and place on the grill. Transfer tilapia onto the foil.
- Cook fillets on the preheated grill until they're easily flaked with a fork, about 5 minutes per side. Serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 282 calories, Carbohydrate 1.3 g, Cholesterol 41 mg, Fat 20 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 23.5 g, SaturatedFat 2.8 g, Sodium 166.8 mg, Sugar 0.3 g
GRILLED HERBED TILAPIA IN FOIL PACKETS
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 TILAPIA WITH VEGGIES IN FOIL
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
TOMATO-HERB GRILLED TILAPIA
This super tilapia with ginger and lemon takes dinner over the top with minimal prep. Grilling the fish in foil is about as easy as it gets. -Trisha Kruse, Eagle, Idaho
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Place the first 6 ingredients in a food processor; add 1/2 teaspoon salt. Pulse until mixture is finely chopped., In a bowl, combine tomatoes and corn; stir in 1 tablespoon herb mixture and remaining salt., Place each fillet on a piece of heavy-duty foil (about 12 in. square). Top with herb mixture; spoon tomato mixture alongside fish. Fold foil around fish and vegetables, sealing tightly., Grill, covered, over medium-high heat until the fish just begins to flake easily with a fork, 6-8 minutes. Open foil carefully to allow steam to escape.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 270 calories, Fat 9g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 83mg cholesterol, Sodium 443mg sodium, Carbohydrate 15g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 35g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
GRILLED MEDITERRANEAN CHICKEN FOIL PACKS
A Betty Crocker Diabetes Cookbook shares a recipe! Make chicken Mediterranean with feta, oregano, tomatoes and olives.
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Entree
Time 45m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Heat gas or charcoal grill. Cut 4 (18x12-inch) sheets of heavy-duty foil. Mix cheese, lemon peel and oregano. Place 1 chicken breast, 3 tomato slices, 1/4 cup onion and 5 olives on center of each sheet. Spoon 1/4 of the cheese mixture over chicken and vegetables on each sheet.
- For each packet, bring up 2 sides of foil over chicken and vegetables 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 to 25 minutes, rotating packets 1/2 turn after 10 minutes, until juice of chicken is clear when center of thickest part is cut (170°F). Place packets on plates. Cut large X across top of each packet; carefully fold back foil.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 290, Carbohydrate 7 g, Cholesterol 115 mg, Fiber 2 g, Protein 37 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 540 mg, Sugar 3 g, TransFat 0 g
Tips:
- Mise en Place: Before you start cooking, make sure you have all of your ingredients and equipment ready to go. This will help you stay organized and ensure that your tilapia cooks evenly.
- Choose Fresh Tilapia: Look for tilapia fillets that are firm and have a mild, sweet smell. Avoid fillets that are slimy or have a strong fishy odor.
- Season Generously: Don't be afraid to season your tilapia with plenty of herbs and spices. This will help to enhance the flavor of the fish and make it more enjoyable to eat.
- Use Good Quality Olive Oil: Olive oil is a key ingredient in Mediterranean cuisine. Make sure you use a good quality extra virgin olive oil to get the best flavor.
- Cook the Tilapia Over Medium Heat: Tilapia is a delicate fish, so it's important to cook it over medium heat. This will help to prevent the fish from overcooking and becoming dry.
- Serve Immediately: Tilapia is best served immediately after it is cooked. This will help to ensure that the fish is flaky and moist.
Conclusion:
Grilled Mediterranean tilapia foil packs are a healthy and delicious way to enjoy this versatile fish. With just a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create a meal that is sure to impress your family and friends. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy weeknight dinner, give grilled Mediterranean tilapia foil packs a try. You won't be disappointed!
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