Tilapia + Butter + Lemon Juice + Dill + Summer Veggies + Salt and Pepper = Healthy, tasty dinner in less than an hour.
I’ve already blathered on about how much I love foil packet dinners, so I’ll spare you for this second go around. Suffice it to say, foil packet dinners (or hobo dinners as I grew up calling them), are so quick and easy to throw together there’s no reason they shouldn’t be on your regular dinner rotation. You can get your main course and your veggies all in one packet, they’re fun for kids, and there are tons of different variations you can try. Pretty much any kind of meat and vegetable can be transformed into an amazing meal with just a few seasonings and some time on the grill.
Here’s another simple and healthy idea for foil packets, just because I love you (and I love foil packets…wait, did I mention that already?)
It’s about to get all first grade math around here, because this meal? Is that easy.
Tilapia + Butter + Lemon Juice + Dill + Summer Veggies + Salt and Pepper = Healthy, tasty dinner in less than an hour.
Done and done.
Think it’s harder?
It’s not.
It’s really, really not.
This is a perfect marriage of flavors. Lemon and dill are the all-stars of this dish, and little else is needed to compliment their bright flavors.
Just a sprinkle of salt and pepper and you’re good to go.
If you choose to plate the fish instead of serving it straight from the packet, make sure you pour any extra juices from the bottom of the pan on top. Buttery lemon sauce…yesssssss.
And if you’re intimidated by cooking fish, (uh…can’t blame you, it’s kinda weird) this is a great place to start. It’s nearly impossible to screw this up. Plus, the Mr. gave me a tip for recognizing when fish is done. Tilapia should look white, not translucent, when it’s finished. And if you stab it with a fork, it should flake gently into pieces.
Oh, also, this meal? Totally gluten free.
Here’s to keeping it simple.
P.S. Speaking of simple, you might as well throw dessert on the grill while you’re at it! These Grilled S’more Banana Packets are also wrapped in foil for a no fuss, zero mess sweet treat!
Grilled Lemon Tilapia and Summer Vegetables in a Foil Packet
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Instructions
Recipe by Neighborfood
Yummy! I am just starting to eat fish and definitely prefer a lighter white fish right now.
Love love love this dish! We’ve added it to our regular dinner rotation. So delicious and so easy to make. Not to mention you can clean everything up in the amount of time the fish sits on the grill. For garlic lovers like me, I like to toss in a few cloves of crushed garlic with the veggies for added flavor. Thanks for this recipe!
I am so glad you enjoyed it so much. It’s one of our favorites too. I’ll definitely have to add some garlic next time!
Can it be baked if so for how long?
This can be baked. If I recall, I did it at 450 degrees for around 15 minutes.
Can you grill fish if I don’t have a grill?
No, but can you bake the foil packets in a 350 degree oven!