Baked Tilapia in Foil (four ways)!

Four simple ways to make Baked Tilapia in Foil. Toss ’em on the grill or in the oven – and no dishes to clean!

I have always loved making Baked Tilapia in Foil – heck, anything baked in foil! – for its simplicity, quick cooking time, and minimal ingredients that turn into a healthy, delicious meal.

My favorite way to prepare it is to rub on some freshly minced garlic, top with pats of butter and lemon slices then add some asparagus and cherry tomatoes. So much flavor, plenty of healthy fish and vegetables, no cleanup and takes just ten minutes to cook!

Favorite flavors differ for the other members of my family, however, so I’ve included those for you, too. They include a simple topping of basil pesto, sun-dried tomato pesto or a butter and lemon-pepper combination. All are delicious and such a simple way to make a different Baked Tilapia in Foil flavor for every member of your family!

The recipe for Garlic Baked Tilapia in Foil with Asparagus and Tomatoes can be found at the bottom of this post. The others are even simpler so you really don’t need a recipe.

HOW TO BAKE TILAPIA?

Just top with either basil pesto, sun-dried tomato pesto or a mixture of melted butter and lemon-pepper seasoning. The amounts are up to you – use as little or as much as you like.

You can even top it with fresh lemon slices for an extra oomph of flavor. They all bake at 400F for about 10 minutes. So simple!

{ TIP: Use your favorite seasoning mix in place of the lemon-pepper. It’s the same suggestion I give for how to bake chicken wings so they’re crispy & amazing – you can have a different flavor for every member of your family with minimal effort! }

I hope you enjoy this simple recipe for Baked Tilapia in Foil!

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Garlic Baked Tilapia in Foil with Asparagus and Tomatoes

Yield: 4

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Cook Time: 10 minutes

Total Time: 15 minutes

You can also top your tilapia filets with any type of pesto or a tablespoon of your favorite seasoning mixed with two tablespoons melted butter. Make a different flavor for everyone at once!

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Ingredients

• 4 tilapia filets
• kosher salt & freshly ground black pepper
• 8 garlic cloves, minced
• 12 pats of butter, about 1/2 cup
• 8 lemon slices
• 1 pound thin asparagus stalks, cut into thirds
• 12 ounces cherry tomatoes, halved

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 400F (or preheat grill to medium).
2. Place each tilapia filet on a piece of tinfoil large enough to fold and enclose tightly.
3. Season each filet with salt and pepper.
4. Divide remaining ingredients by four. Top tilapia filets with garlic, then butter and lemon slices. Add asparagus and tomatoes to packets, then seal packets tightly (see video for demonstration).
5. Place packets on grill or on a baking sheet in the oven. Bake 10 minutes or until tilapia is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork.
6. Serve in foil packets or remove and place on serving plates. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Information:

Yield: 4 Serving Size: 1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 474Total Fat: 28gSaturated Fat: 16gTrans Fat: 1gUnsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 158mgSodium: 373mgCarbohydrates: 11gFiber: 4gSugar: 4gProtein: 49g

This data was provided and calculated by Nutritionix.

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Kristy Bernardo is the recipe creator behind The Wicked Noodle. She's a five-time cookbook author, has taught cooking classes to both kids and adults, and has been creating recipes for nationwide brands since 2009. She learned most of her cooking skills from her mom and grandmother, then honed those skills at boot camp at the Culinary Institute of America.

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