Tilapia And Vegetable Packets Recipes

BAKED TILAPIA WITH VEGGIES IN FOIL

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).
• Create aluminum foil packets for each fillet. Place fish into the individual foil packets and place carrots and celery on top of each fillet. Divide vermouth and butter evenly between each pouch. Seal each foil packet and place on a baking sheet.
• Bake in the preheated oven until fish fillets flake easily with a fork, 15 to 20 minutes.

TILAPIA & SUMMER VEGETABLE PACKET

Steps:

• Preheat grill to medium. (No grill? See Oven Variation, below.)
• Combine tomatoes, squash, onion, green beans, olives, lemon juice, oregano, oil, capers, 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper in a large bowl.
• To make a packet, lay two 20-inch sheets of foil on top of each other (the double layers will help protect the contents from burning); generously coat the top piece with cooking spray. Place one portion of tilapia in the center of the foil. Sprinkle with some of the remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt and pepper, then top with about 3/4 cup of the vegetable mixture.
• Bring the short ends of the foil together, leaving enough room in the packet for steam to gather and cook the food. Fold the foil over and pinch to seal. Pinch seams together along the sides. Make sure all the seams are tightly sealed to keep steam from escaping. Repeat with more foil, cooking spray and the remaining fish, salt, pepper and vegetables.
• Grill the packets until the fish is cooked through and the vegetables are just tender, about 5 minutes. To serve, carefully open both ends of the packets and allow the steam to escape. Use a spatula to slide the contents onto plates.
• Oven variation: Preheat oven to 425°F Place green beans in a microwavable bowl with 1 tablespoon water. Cover and microwave on High until the beans are just beginning to cook, about 30 seconds. Drain and add to the other vegetables (Step 2). Assemble packets (Steps 3-4). Bake the packets directly on an oven rack until the tilapia is cooked through and the vegetables are just tender, about 20 minutes.

TILAPIA AND VEGETABLE PACKETS RECIPE

Steps:

• Heat oven to 425°F. Tear off four 12-inch squares of parchment paper or foil and arrange on 2 baking sheets. Divide the spinach between the squares and place the fish on top. Top the fish with the asparagus, capers, shallot and thyme on top. Drizzle with the olive oil and season each with 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/8 teaspoon pepper, then top with the lemon slices. Top each fillet with another square of parchment or foil. Fold each edge up and over 3 times. Then fold each corner of the packet under itself to create a seal that will remain intact while packet is in the oven. Bake for 15 minutes. Transfer each packet to a plate. Just before serving, use a paring knife or scissors to cut an X in the center of the parchment. Fold back the triangles (be careful of the steam), gently tearing open the paper.