Best 8 Grilled Tilapia In Foil Packets Recipes

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Are you craving a delectable and wholesome seafood meal that's easy to prepare? Look no further than grilled tilapia in foil packets. This culinary delight promises a symphony of flavors and textures, tantalizing your taste buds with its flaky fish, tender vegetables, and aromatic herbs. With minimal effort and cooking time, you can create a vibrant and healthy dish that's perfect for quick weeknight dinners, impressive gatherings, or a relaxing solo meal. So, get ready to embark on a culinary journey as we explore the best recipe for grilled tilapia in foil packets, showcasing the perfect balance of flavors and textures that will leave you craving more.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

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 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

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.

FOIL PACKET GRILLED TILAPIA WITH VEGGIES



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Tilapia is cooked in a foil packet on the grill with summer vegetables, butter, and lemon for a super fast, flavorful, and healthy summer meal!

Provided by Courtney

Categories     Fish & Seafood

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 13

4 (4-6 oz.) tilapia fillets
1 zucchini, sliced
1 yellow squash, sliced
½ lb. asparagus, trimmed and cut into thirds
1 ¼ teaspoon Kosher salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon dried dill
1 large lemon or 2 smaller lemons, thinly sliced
4 Tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into thin slivers
1 ½ Tablespoons capers
Cooking spray
Foil

Steps:

  • Preheat the grill to high (between 450-500 degrees)
  • For each packet, you will need 2 large (about 20 inches long) sheets of foil, or just 1 sheet of heavy duty aluminum foil.
  • Create four packet making stations with the foil, then spray each with cooking spray or brush with olive oil.
  • Mix together seasonings (salt, pepper, garlic powder, and dill) in a bowl. Layer each foil packet with one tilapia fillet and 1/4 of the veggies. Sprinkle evenly with the seasoning mixture, turning the fish over to coat both sides.
  • Place several slivers of butter on top of each packet, a few on both the fish and the veggies. Put two slices of lemon on top of the fish, then toss the capers over everything.
  • Fold the long sides of the foil in towards the center and roll over to seal, then roll up the short edges.
  • Place on the preheated grill, cover, and cook for 10-12 minutes. If the fillets were frozen, add a few minutes to the cooking time.
  • To serve, carefully remove the fish from the grill and peel back the foil layer. Fish are done when they are white (not translucent) and flake easily with a fork. Serve in the foil packet or on plates with the sauce from the bottom of the packet.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 240 calories, Carbohydrate 6 grams carbohydrates, Cholesterol 81 milligrams cholesterol, Fat 14 grams fat, Fiber 2 grams fiber, Protein 24 grams protein, SaturatedFat 8 grams saturated fat, ServingSize 1 packet, Sodium 523 grams sodium, Sugar 2.5 grams sugar, TransFat 0 grams trans fat

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

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

GRILLED HERBED TILAPIA



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Make and share this Grilled Herbed Tilapia recipe from Food.com.

Provided by justjo

Categories     Tilapia

Time 22m

Yield 1 piece, 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 lb tilapia fillets or 1 lb other white fish fillet
heavy duty aluminum foil
sea salt (optional)
black peppercorns (optional)
4 tablespoons savory herb butter

Steps:

  • Place one fish fillet in center of each sheet of heavy duty aluminum foil. Season with salt and pepper, if desired. Top each fillet with 1 tablespoon Savory Herb Butter. Bring up foil sides; double fold top and ends to tightly seal packet.
  • Grill over medium-high heat 10 to 12 minutes or until fish flakes easily with a fork, turning once.
  • Combine 1/2 cup (1 stick) softened butter with 1 teaspoon each McCormick Italian Seasoning, Garlic Powder and Ground Mustard; mix until well blended.

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

Tips:

  • Choose fresh tilapia fillets. Look for fillets that are firm and have a mild, slightly sweet smell. Avoid fillets that are slimy or have a strong fishy odor.
  • Marinate the tilapia fillets. Marinating the fillets in a mixture of olive oil, lemon juice, herbs, and spices will help to flavor and tenderize them. You can marinate the fillets for as little as 30 minutes or up to overnight.
  • Use a variety of vegetables. You can use any type of vegetables that you like in your foil packets. Some good options include broccoli, zucchini, carrots, mushrooms, and bell peppers.
  • Season the vegetables. Before you add the vegetables to the foil packets, season them with salt, pepper, and any other desired spices.
  • Fold the foil packets tightly. Make sure that the foil packets are folded tightly so that the steam does not escape. This will help to cook the fish and vegetables evenly.
  • Cook the foil packets over medium heat. Cook the foil packets over medium heat for about 20 minutes, or until the fish is cooked through and the vegetables are tender.

Conclusion:

Grilled tilapia in foil packets is a delicious and healthy meal that is easy to make. By following these tips, you can create a flavorful and nutritious dish that the whole family will enjoy.

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