Foil Packet Grilled Tilapia with Veggies

Foil Packet Grilled Tilapia with Veggies

from neighborfoodblog.com
Main Dish
30 min
303 kcal / serving

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!

Ingredients

  • 4tilapia fillets (6 oz each )
  • 1zucchini (sliced)
  • 1yellow squash (sliced)
  • ½ lb.asparagus (trimmed and cut into thirds)
  • 1 ¼ teaspoonskosher salt
  • ¼ teaspoonblack pepper
  • 1 teaspoongarlic powder
  • 1 teaspoondried dill
  • 1 largelemon or 2 smaller lemons (thinly sliced)
  • 4 tablespoonsunsalted butter (cut into thin slivers)
  • 1 ½ tablespoonscapers
  • cooking spray
  • foil

Directions

  1. 1

    Preheat the grill to high (between 450-500 degrees)

  2. 2

    For each packet, you will need 2 large (about 20 inches long) sheets of foil, or just 1 sheet of heavy duty aluminum foil.

  3. 3

    Create four packet making stations with the foil, then spray each with cooking spray or brush with olive oil.

  4. 4

    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.

  5. 5

    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.

  6. 6

    Fold the long sides of the foil in towards the center and roll over to seal, then roll up the short edges.

  7. 7

    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.

  8. 8

    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.