Tilapia Foil Packets

Build the Meal Around Tilapia Foil Packets

• Steamed white rice
• A cucumber salad
• Fresh pineapple

How to Cook Tilapia Foil Packets

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1. Heat the oven to 200°C / 390°F (180°C / 355°F fan). Tear off four sheets of foil about 30 cm long.

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2. Divide the zucchini and bell pepper between the sheets. Lay a fillet on each and top with the lemon slices, oil, oregano and pepper.

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3. Fold the foil over the fish and crimp the edges with a double fold to seal. Set the packets on a baking tray.

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4. Bake for 15 minutes, until the fish is opaque and the vegetables are tender. Open the packets carefully and scatter with the parsley.

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Notes From the Method

Leave air space inside each packet; a tight wrap bakes the fish instead of steaming it.

If you grill them instead, place the packets over medium heat for the same time.

Slice the vegetables evenly so that they cook at the same pace.

Changing the Recipe

• Fresh herbs work in place of the dried oregano at roughly three times the quantity — a teaspoon of dried is about a tablespoon of fresh, chopped.

Storing and Reheating

Best eaten at once. Keeps in the fridge for up to 1 day in the foil; reheat gently.

Common Questions

The Numbers per Serving

Per serving, calculated from the ingredient list. Treat these as an estimate — brands and cuts vary.