Healthy Lemon Vegetable Fish Packets to Grill or Bake (Foil or Parchment)
Ingredients
- 1 medium onion
sliced
- 1/2 pound green beans
trimmed
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 4 fish fillets)
(tilapia, halibut cod, etc.
- 2 tablespoons butter
melted
- 3 cloves garlic
minced
- 1/2 teaspoon each salt and pepper
plus more for sprinkling
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
optional
- 1 lemon
thinly sliced into 8 pieces
Directions
- 1
Cut four pieces of heavy duty aluminum foil or parchment paper, about 15 inches long (if using regular aluminum foil, double it). Note: use foil only if grilling - if baking you can use either foil or parchment.
- 2
Divide onions and green beans between the pieces, layering onions on top and green beans next.
- 3
Drizzle olive oil on vegetables and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
- 4
Layer a fish fillet on top of each vegetable pile. Combine butter, garlic, salt, pepper, and optional red pepper flakes and spoon over fish, dividing evenly.
- 5
Top each pile of fish and vegetables with two thin slices of lemon and wrap foil or parchment around ingredients, folding edges to seal well.
- 6
To Grill: Preheat grill to medium high and place fish packets directly on grill. Close cover and cook 1/2-inch fillets about 15 minutes (until fish flakes easily with a fork). No need to turn. Note: Cook thicker fillets longer as needed.
- 7
To Bake: Place packets on a baking sheet in a 400 degree oven for about 20 minutes, or until done.
- 8
Slowly unwrap packets, being careful of steam, and serve right in the packets on individual plates.
Healthy Lemon Vegetable Fish Packets to Grill or Bake (Foil or Parchment)
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About this Recipe
Searching for a truly effortless, incredibly flavorful weeknight meal that’s also healthy? These Healthy Lemon Vegetable Fish Packets deliver a perfectly cooked dinner with minimal fuss, whether you grill or bake them.
The genius of this recipe is the sealed packet method. It steams the fish and vegetables together, infusing everything with bright lemon, aromatic garlic, and savory seasonings. This ensures consistently moist, tender results and makes for an incredibly easy cleanup, a true weeknight win.
Imagine flaky, succulent fish fillets, like delicate tilapia or robust cod, nestled alongside perfectly cooked, crisp-tender green beans and sweet, caramelized onions. Each bite is brightened by fresh lemon and savory minced garlic, with an optional gentle warmth from red pepper flakes. Whether you choose to grill for a smoky char or bake for a consistently moist texture, these packets promise a delightful, light meal that turns out perfect every time.
Easily adapt this recipe to your liking. While tilapia is often a go-to, feel free to experiment with other white fish fillets such as halibut or cod—they all cook beautifully in the packets. You can also adjust the amount of red pepper flakes to control the heat, or omit them entirely for a milder dish that still bursts with flavor.
Perfect for a light, healthy weeknight dinner, these fish packets are a complete meal on their own or can be paired with a simple side for a more substantial plate.