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Grilled tilapia on a plate with sliced squash, zucchini, and asparagus.

Foil Packet Grilled Tilapia with Veggies

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!
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Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: 303kcal

Ingredients
 

  • 4 tilapia fillets (6 oz each )
  • 1 zucchini (sliced)
  • 1 yellow squash (sliced)
  • ½ lb. asparagus (trimmed and cut into thirds)
  • 1 ¼ teaspoons 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

Instructions

  • 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.

Notes

  • Don’t have a grill? No worries! You can still enjoy this no-mess technique. Just preheat your oven to 450 degrees, place the packets on a baking sheet, and bake for 12-15 minutes.
Course Main Dish
Cuisine American
Keyword fish in foil, grilled tilapia, tilapia in foil

Nutrition

Serving: 1packet | Calories: 303kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 37g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.5g | Cholesterol: 115mg | Sodium: 907mg | Potassium: 945mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 1000IU | Vitamin C: 35mg | Calcium: 63mg | Iron: 3mg
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