Garlic Butter Tilapia Foil Packs are a fabulous option for a healthy dinner that tastes amazing! Create it in just 30 minutes with simple ingredients and easy directions. This is one of my favorite ways to incorporate fish and vegetables into my weekly menu plan. This recipe is full of fresh flavors that your whole family will love!
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Why Make Garlic Butter Tilapia Foil Packs?
- 30 minute dinner option
- Healthy meal
- Fresh ingredients
- Simple Ingredients
- Budget-friendly
Ingredients Needed:
Fish – Tilapia Fillets (approx. 4)
Produce – Asparagus, Zucchini, Yellow Squash, Minced Garlic, Lemon Juice, Lemon, Fresh Parsley
Seasoning – Salt, pepper, Italian seasoning
Dairy – Butter
Pantry– Heavy duty foil for grilling
How to Make Garlic Butter Tilapia Foil Packs
Start by combining melted butter, minced garlic, lemon juice, salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning in a small bowl and stir everything together.
Next, lay 2 pieces of heavy duty foil on top of each other and place 1 tilapia fillet on the foil along with 1/4 of the zucchini, asparagus and squash. Then, drizzle with 1/4 of the melted butter mixture and fold over the foil from both sides to create a packet.
Finally, place the foil packets on a baking sheet and bake each foil packet at 450° for 20 minutes or until the fish is fork tender. Sprinkle with fresh parsley and serve with fresh lemon wedges. Enjoy!
Prep-Ahead Instructions:
In a small bowl combine melted butter, minced garlic, lemon juice, salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning and stir everything together. Place each tilapia fillet on 2 pieces of heavy duty foil along with 1/4 of the zucchini, asparagus and squash. Drizzle with 1/4 of the melted butter mixture and fold over the foil from both sides to create a packet. Store in the refrigerator until ready to bake.
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Garlic Butter Tilapia Foil Packs
These Garlic Butter Tilapia Foil Packs are a great meal for the healthy eater or anyone that loves fish and vegetables!
Ingredients
- 2 Lbs. Tilapia Fillets (Approx. 4 filets)
- 1 Lb. Asparagus, cut into small pieces
- 1 Zucchini, cut in half and sliced
- 1 Yellow Squash, cut in half and sliced
- 1/4 Cup Butter, Melted
- 1 tsp. Minced Garlic
- 1 Tbsp. Lemon Juice
- 1 tsp. Salt
- 1 tsp. Pepper
- 1/2 tsp. Italian Seasoning
- 1 Lemon, Cut into quarters
- Fresh Parsley for garnish (optional)
- Heavy Duty Foil for grilling
Instructions
- In a small bowl combine melted butter, minced garlic, lemon juice, salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning and stir everything together.
- Lay 2 Pieces of Heavy Duty Foil on top of each other.
- Place 1 Tilapia Fillet on the foil along with 1/4 of the Zucchini, Asparagus and Squash. Drizzle with 1/4 of the melted butter mixture and fold over the foil from both sides to create a packet.
- Place the foil packets on a baking sheet and Bake each foil packet at 450° for 20 minutes or until the fish is fork-tender.
- Sprinkle with fresh parsley and Serve with fresh lemon wedges.
Notes
Prep Ahead Instructions:
In a small bowl combine melted butter, minced garlic, lemon juice, salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning and stir everything together. Place each Tilapia Fillet on 2 Pieces of Heavy Duty foil along with 1/4 of the Zucchini, Asparagus and Squash. Drizzle with 1/4 of the melted butter mixture and fold over the foil from both sides to create a packet. Store in the refrigerator until ready to bake.
Cooking Instructions:
Place the foil packets on a baking sheet and Bake each foil packet at 450° for 20 minutes or until the fish is fork-tender. Sprinkle with fresh parsley and Serve with fresh lemon wedges.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 4 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 452Total Fat: 18gSaturated Fat: 10gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 160mgSodium: 820mgCarbohydrates: 13gFiber: 5gSugar: 5gProtein: 64g
