Mediterranean Tilapia Foil Pack
Serve these garlic and lemon tilapia filets with a side of rice for a Mediterranean-inspired dinner that couldn’t be easier.
Recipe - Arden Hills
Mediterranean Tilapia Foil Pack
Prep Time10 Minutes
Servings4
Cook Time18 Minutes
Ingredients
3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
1 tbsp lemon juice
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp pepper
1/4 tsp finely grated lemon zest
1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
1 clove garlic, minced
4 (6 oz) tilapia fillets
1 tsp chopped fresh thyme
1/3 cup pitted kalamata olives, coarsely chopped
1 cup halved cherry tomatoes
8 thin slices of lemon
Directions
- Preheat the oven to 425° F. Cut 4 (18x12-inch) sheets of heavy-duty foil. Spray with cooking spray.
- In a small bowl, combine 1 tablespoon olive oil, lemon juice, salt, pepper, lemon zest, red pepper flakes and garlic. Brush mixture onto both side of tilapia fillets.
- Arrange one tilapia fillet and about one-quarter each of the olives and tomatoes. Drizzle with 1/2 tablespoon olive oil and place two lemon slices on the top. Bring up 2 sides of foil so edges meet. Seal edges, making tight 1/2-inch fold; fold again, allowing space for heat circulation and expansion. Fold other sides to seal. Repeat to make 3 more packets; divide between 2 baking sheets.
- Transfer to the oven and bake until tilapia is just flakey, about 15 to 18 minutes. Let rest 5 minutes before opening. Carefully unfold foil away from face and serve.
10 minutes
Prep Time
18 minutes
Cook Time
4
Servings
Shop Ingredients
Makes 4 servings
Essential Everyday Olive Oil, Extra Virgin, 17 Ounce
Produce Lemon, 1 Each
Essential Everyday Salt, Plain, 26 Ounce
Essential Everyday Black Pepper, Pure Ground, 1.5 Ounce
Produce Lemon, 1 Each
Essential Everyday Red Pepper, Crushed, 1.5 Ounce
Fresh Bulk Garlic, 0.15 Pound
Not Available
Wild Harvest Thyme, Organic, Fresh, 0.75 Ounce
Mezzetta Olives, Kalamata, Pitted Greek, 9.5 Ounce
Bushel Boy Cherry Tomatoes, 1 Pint
Produce Lemon, 1 Each
Directions
- Preheat the oven to 425° F. Cut 4 (18x12-inch) sheets of heavy-duty foil. Spray with cooking spray.
- In a small bowl, combine 1 tablespoon olive oil, lemon juice, salt, pepper, lemon zest, red pepper flakes and garlic. Brush mixture onto both side of tilapia fillets.
- Arrange one tilapia fillet and about one-quarter each of the olives and tomatoes. Drizzle with 1/2 tablespoon olive oil and place two lemon slices on the top. Bring up 2 sides of foil so edges meet. Seal edges, making tight 1/2-inch fold; fold again, allowing space for heat circulation and expansion. Fold other sides to seal. Repeat to make 3 more packets; divide between 2 baking sheets.
- Transfer to the oven and bake until tilapia is just flakey, about 15 to 18 minutes. Let rest 5 minutes before opening. Carefully unfold foil away from face and serve.