5 from 20 votes
Grilled Tilapia In Foil
Grilled Tilapia in Foil features tender tilapia fillets cooked with corn, bell peppers, onions, and lemon slices, all seasoned with a simple spice blend of garlic powder, onion powder, oregano, kosher salt, and black pepper. The fish and vegetables are sealed in foil packets and grilled, allowing the flavors to meld and the steam to cook the fish gently. This method results in moist and flaky tilapia with tender vegetables, easy to prepare on an outdoor grill.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings:
4
Calories:
115 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Mediterranean
Ingredients
- 4 pieces tilapia fillets
- 1 ear corn cut into 4 pieces
- 2 red bell pepper cut into chunks, or orange bell pepper
- 1 onion cut into quarters
- 2 lemon sliced, plural
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Spice mix
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp oregano
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the grill to medium high. Place 4 pieces of aluminum foil on the counter and coat them with cooking spray. Make the spice mix by combining all the spices in a small bowl.
- Place one piece of fish on the aluminum foil and top it with your vegetables of choice. Top everything with your spice mix, lemon slices and olive oil.
- Bring the long sides of the foil together and seal. Then fold the short sides and seal as well. Place the foil packets on the grates and grill for 12 minutes. The fish is cooked once it's opaque and flakes easily using a fork.
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Notes
- Use either fresh or fully thawed frozen tilapia for best results.
- Try adding spices like paprika, turmeric, sumac, or chili pepper flakes to adjust the flavor profile.
- Grilled tilapia is best served immediately, but leftovers can be reheated in a 300°F oven for 15 minutes until warm.
- This recipe can be easily doubled or tripled to serve more people.
- Other white fish such as mahi mahi or cod can also be used, but adjust cooking time accordingly.
Nutrition Information
Calories
115kcal
(6%)
Carbohydrates
13g
(4%)
Protein
2g
(4%)
Fat
8g
(12%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
(6%)
Monounsaturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Trans Fat
0.003g
(0%)
Cholesterol
1mg
(0%)
Sodium
589mg
(25%)
Potassium
202mg
(4%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
64IU
(1%)
Vitamin C
32mg
(36%)
Calcium
33mg
(3%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 115
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 115kcal | 6% |
| Carbohydrates | 13g | 4% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 8g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Trans Fat | 0.003g | 0% |
| Cholesterol | 1mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 589mg | 25% |
| Potassium | 202mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 64IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 32mg | 36% |
| Calcium | 33mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.