Description
Lemon Garlic Tilapia Packets are a fresh, light, and healthy dinner option featuring tender tilapia fillets baked with green beans, red onion, and a zesty lemon-garlic marinade. Sealed in foil packets, the fish steams to perfection infusing flavors while keeping the dish simple and easy to clean up.
Ingredients
Scale
Fish and Vegetables
- 4 tilapia fillets, 4 oz each, fresh or thawed
- 12 oz fresh green beans, trimmed
- 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 lemon, thinly sliced
Marinade
- 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 large garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) to prepare for baking the fish packets.
- Prepare the marinade: In a small bowl, whisk together the fresh lemon juice, olive oil, minced garlic, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper until well combined to create a flavorful dressing for the fish.
- Assemble the packets base: Lay out four large sheets of aluminum foil. Evenly divide the trimmed green beans among the centers of each foil sheet, then top each pile with thinly sliced red onions to build a vegetable bed for the fish.
- Prepare the fish: Pat the tilapia fillets dry with a paper towel to ensure the marinade adheres well. Place one fillet on top of each vegetable pile on the foil sheets.
- Season the fish: Drizzle each tilapia fillet generously with the prepared lemon-garlic marinade. Then, top each fillet with 2 to 3 thin lemon slices for added citrus flavor and aroma.
- Seal the packets: Fold the foil over the fish and vegetables, carefully sealing the edges tightly to form foil packets. Place the packets on a baking sheet to catch any drips during cooking.
- Bake packets: Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for 18 to 20 minutes, or until the tilapia is opaque and flakes easily with a fork, indicating it is cooked through.
- Finish and serve: Carefully open the foil packets to avoid steam burns. Garnish each serving with chopped fresh parsley and serve immediately for a delicious, healthy meal.
Notes
- Ensure the foil packets are sealed tightly to lock in steam and flavors during baking.
- You can substitute green beans with other vegetables such as asparagus or zucchini if preferred.
- For extra flavor, try adding a pinch of red chili flakes to the marinade for a subtle heat.
- If you don’t have fresh parsley, dried parsley can be used, but add it during cooking rather than as a garnish.
- Make sure tilapia is fresh or completely thawed if using frozen for best texture.
