Foil baked tilapia with fiesta rice rsc is a delightful dish that combines the delicate flavor of tilapia with the vibrant flavors of fiesta rice. This simple yet satisfying meal is perfect for a weeknight dinner or a casual gathering with friends. The tilapia is baked in foil with a flavorful marinade, resulting in a moist and tender fish. The fiesta rice is a colorful and flavorful side dish made with a variety of vegetables and spices. This dish is sure to be a hit with everyone at the table.
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TILAPIA WITH FIESTA RICE
I often use my husband's fresh-caught bass or catfish for this recipe, but tilapia, salmon and even chicken will do. -Tarin Hauck, Minneapolis, Kansas
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 25m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Place tilapia in a 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Mix chili powder, salt, cumin and pepper; sprinkle over fish. Broil 3-4 in. from heat until fish just begins to flake easily with a fork, 10-12 minutes., Meanwhile, prepare rice according to package directions. Transfer to a microwave-safe bowl; stir in beans, corn and salsa. Microwave, covered, on high until heated through, stirring once, 2-3 minutes Serve with fish.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 424 calories, Fat 3g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 83mg cholesterol, Sodium 874mg sodium, Carbohydrate 53g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 7g fiber), Protein 41g protein.
FOIL BAKED TILAPIA WITH FIESTA RICE #RSC
Ready, Set, Cook! Reynolds Wrap Contest Entry. Perfectly steamed Tilapia over colorful Fiesta Rice. A delicious way to prepare fish and the clean up is a breeze.
Provided by gemini08
Categories < 4 Hours
Time 1h20m
Yield 4 plates, 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 20
Steps:
- Cook the rice (stove top or rice maker), add the tumeric and salt to the cooking water, the rice will turn a beautiful yellow color. When cooked, let it cool off, can be made ahead.
- Mix the marinade for the tilapia filets: oil, citrus juices and a dash of mexican oregano, marinate fish filets for up to one hour, not more or the fish will "cook" in the juice.
- Lay out 4 12 X 12 squares of heavy duty reynolds wrap, put 3-4 slices of lemons on one side of each and top with the fish filets. Season with salt and lemon pepper and spoon the marinade over. Fold the second half over and crimp the sides tightly, tuck the ends under.
- Lay the packages on a baking sheet and bake @ 375 for 12 - 15 minutes. Let the package rest for a few minutes, then open carefully, watch out for steam escaping.
- In the meantime, heat a tbsp of oil in a heavy skillet and saute the onions until golden. Add the peppers, corn and jalapeno and cook until soft, Add the rice and black beans and heat through. Season with salt and cumin.
- To serve, spoon a portion of rice on each plate, lay the fish on top, spoon the accumulated sauce over the fish and rice, garnish with the lemon slices and sprinkle some chopped cilantro over. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 674.6, Fat 20.2, SaturatedFat 3.2, Cholesterol 56.7, Sodium 191.4, Carbohydrate 91.1, Fiber 5.4, Sugar 5.4, Protein 32.7
PAN SEARED TILAPIA WITH ALMOND BROWN BUTTER #RSC
Ready, Set, Cook! Reynolds Wrap Contest Entry. Very easy to prepare and enjoy. By browning the butter in a hot pan we get a nutty, toasted flavor adding another dimension of flavor.
Provided by Abite2eat
Categories < 30 Mins
Time 30m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
- Place foil squares on a baking sheet and set aside.
- Pour almond oil into a preheated saute pan over medium heat. Season tilapia filets with salt and pepper. place filets flesh side down into oil and cook 1-2 minutes. Remove filets from pan and place cooked side up in the center of each foil square. Wipe pan dry with a paper towel and return to medium heat. Add cold butter to pan and melt butter until slightly toasted with a nutty aroma, and the foam subsides. Add shallots, almonds, and rosemary, saute 2-3 minutes. Add orange juice and zest, season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Fold up sides of foil to form a pouch. Spoon butter sauce over each filet, along with 1 tablespoon of amaretto per each. Seal tops and sides of foil, place baking sheet in preheated oven and bake 4-5 minutes. Carefully remove from oven, cut foil open and transfer to a plate along with juices. Serve with jasmine rice and your favorite veggies. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 525.3, Fat 42.2, SaturatedFat 16.7, Cholesterol 123.6, Sodium 851.4, Carbohydrate 11.2, Fiber 3.6, Sugar 0.6, Protein 29
FOILED AGAIN! BAKED TILAPIA WITH ROASTED VEGETABLES #RSC
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
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
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
FOIL BAKED FISH
This Mexican recipe is known as "pescado empapelado" in spanish. Light and Tasty, you can add other herbs or vegetables to your choice.
Provided by s_tamayo
Categories Mexican
Time 40m
Yield 6 fillets, 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Cut six squares of aluminium foil, as to make an envelope with them.
- Pour a little olive oil over each square of foil. (about 1 Tbsp).
- Put the fish over the oiled foil, add salt and pepper.
- Place the onion, tomato, cilantro, celery, chile, and then place lemon slices over the fish. Finally squeeze some lemon juice over it.
- Close the foil, and repeat for each fillet.
- Place the foil envelopes over a steamer during 20 minutes or until the fish flakes easily, and serve.
- I love to serve it with brown rice!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 240.5, Fat 6.2, SaturatedFat 0.9, Cholesterol 99, Sodium 153.1, Carbohydrate 3.7, Fiber 1.4, Sugar 1.1, Protein 41.7
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
FOIL ENVELOPE FISH
Make and share this Foil Envelope Fish recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Fluffy
Categories < 15 Mins
Time 15m
Yield 1 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Cut tin foil into 12X16 inch rectangle.
- Place green pepper, tomato and green onion on lower half of foil sheet.
- Sprinkle with 1/4 teaspoon basil, salt and pepper.
- Place fish on vegetables.
- Sprinkle with remaining basil, salt and pepper.
- Top with lemon slices.
- Fold upper half of foil over fish and vegetables.
- Double fold edges of foil to make a tight 1/2 inch seal.
- Place foil envelope on baking sheet and bake at 450F for 15 minutes or until envelope puffs.
- To serve, Cut an "X" in top of envelope and fold foil back.
Tips:
- Choose fresh tilapia fillets: Look for fillets that are firm to the touch and have a mild, slightly sweet smell. Avoid fillets that are slimy or have a strong fishy odor.
- Season the tilapia fillets generously: Use a combination of salt, pepper, and your favorite herbs and spices to flavor the fish. You can also add a squeeze of lemon juice or a drizzle of olive oil for extra flavor.
- Wrap the tilapia fillets tightly in foil: This will help to keep the fish moist and juicy during baking. Make sure to seal the foil packets tightly so that no steam escapes.
- Bake the tilapia fillets at a high temperature: This will help to cook the fish quickly and evenly. The exact baking time will depend on the thickness of the fillets, but a good rule of thumb is to bake them for 10-12 minutes per inch of thickness.
- Serve the tilapia fillets immediately: Once the fish is cooked, serve it immediately with your favorite sides. Tilapia is a versatile fish that can be paired with a variety of dishes, such as rice, vegetables, or salad.
Conclusion:
Foil-baked tilapia is a quick, easy, and delicious way to prepare this mild-flavored fish. By following these tips, you can cook tilapia fillets that are moist, juicy, and flavorful. So next time you're looking for a healthy and delicious seafood meal, give foil-baked tilapia a try!
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