Best 9 Grilled Mediterranean Tilapia Foil Packs Recipes

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Grilled Mediterranean tilapia foil packs are an easy and delicious way to enjoy a healthy meal. This cooking method is perfect for busy weeknights or lazy weekends, as it requires minimal preparation and cleanup. Simply wrap your tilapia fillets in foil packets along with a variety of Mediterranean-inspired vegetables, herbs, and spices, and grill until cooked through. The result is a flavorful and moist fish dish that is sure to please the whole family. With endless possibilities for customization, you can tailor your foil packs to suit your personal taste preferences and dietary restrictions. So gather your ingredients, fire up your grill, and get ready to experience the delightful flavors of the Mediterranean with these grilled tilapia foil packs.

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

GRILLED TILAPIA



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Easy, flavorful tilapia grilled over flames!

Provided by rjholtz

Categories     Seafood     Fish     Tilapia

Time 1h20m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

⅓ cup olive oil
1 teaspoon lemon-pepper seasoning, or to taste
1 teaspoon ground cumin, or to taste
1 teaspoon paprika, or to taste
1 teaspoon dried mustard, or to taste
garlic powder, or to taste
4 (4 ounce) fillets tilapia
cooking spray

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



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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

GRILLED TILAPIA IN FOIL (FISH FOIL PACKETS)



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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

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

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.

MEDITERRANEAN VEGGIE PACKETS



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Provided by Food Network

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 18X24" sheets Reynolds Aluminum Foil
2 and 1/2 cups cauliflower florettes
2 and 1/2 cups broccoli florettes
1 cup peeled, baby carrots
Salt and pepper
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 teaspoon balsamic vinegar
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon dried oregano or basil
4 ice cubes

Steps:

  • PREHEAT oven to 450 degrees F or grill to medium-high.
  • CENTER half of the cauliflowerettes, broccoli and carrots on each sheet of Reynolds Wrap Aluminum Foil. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Combine olive oil, garlic, oregano and balsamic; pour over vegetables on both sheets of foil. Top each with 2 ice cubes.
  • BRING up foil sides. Double fold top and ends to seal making one large packet, leaving room for heat circulation inside.
  • BAKE 20 minutes on a cookie sheet in oven OR GRILL 9 to 11 minutes in covered grill.

GRILLED TILAPIA PACKETS WITH MUSHROOMS, ZUCCHINI AND POTATOES



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Cooking fish on foil packets results in delicious moist flavors and practically zero clean-up. Try experimenting with other vegetables - you never know what you might discover.

Provided by Chef mariajane

Categories     Tilapia

Time 12m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

aluminum foil
1 tablespoon pure olive oil
8 petite potatoes (yellow, thinly sliced)
1 zucchini, sliced
8 cremini mushrooms, sliced
4 tilapia fillets, about 4 oz each
1/2 cup pesto sauce
4 teaspoons grated parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Cut four 8x14 pieces of foil.
  • .Preheat barbecue to medium.
  • Brush foil with oil, fold in half (to crease), then open. On one half, layer potatoes, zucchini and mushrooms. Place Tilapia on top of vegetables. Spoon pesto over fish; sprinkle with cheese.
  • Fold foil over to cover and crimp edges to seal packages. Grill packages, with lid closed, until fish is firm and opaque and vegetables are tender, 10-15 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 502.2, Fat 6.6, SaturatedFat 1.6, Cholesterol 64, Sodium 122.4, Carbohydrate 77.7, Fiber 10.1, Sugar 5.2, Protein 35.9

GRILLED MEDITERRANEAN CHICKEN FOIL PACKS



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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

1 package (4 oz) crumbled basil-and-tomato feta cheese
2 tablespoons grated lemon peel
1 teaspoon dried oregano leaves
4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 1 1/4 lb)
4 plum (Roma) tomatoes, each cut into 3 slices
1 small red onion, finely chopped (1 cup)
20 pitted kalamata olives

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

FOIL-PACK TILAPIA WITH LEMON, ROSEMARY & TOMATO



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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:

  • 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 avoid any scrambling.
  • Choose fresh, high-quality ingredients: The quality of your ingredients will directly affect the flavor of your dish. Whenever possible, use fresh, seasonal produce and seafood.
  • Don't overcrowd the foil packs: If you overcrowd the foil packs, the food will not cook evenly. Make sure there is enough space for the food to circulate.
  • Seal the foil packs tightly: To prevent the juices from escaping, make sure to seal the foil packs tightly. You can do this by folding the edges of the foil over several times.
  • Cook the foil packs over medium heat: Medium heat will help to cook the food evenly without burning it.
  • Let the foil packs rest before opening: After you remove the foil packs from the grill, let them rest for a few minutes before opening. This will allow the juices to redistribute throughout the food.

Conclusion:

Grilled Mediterranean tilapia foil packs are a delicious and healthy way to enjoy this versatile fish. They are easy to make and can be tailored to your own personal taste. With a few simple tips, you can create a flavorful and satisfying meal that the whole family will love.

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