Grilled Tilapia in Foil Packets

Marinated tilapia fillets are grilled in foil packets with a Mexican-inspired blend of tomatoes and peppers in this quick and easy dinner idea.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 10 mins
• Total Time: 30 mins
• Calories: 392 Calories

Ingredients

• ½ cup olive oil
• 1 teaspoon minced garlic
• salt and ground black pepper to taste
• 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes
• ¼ onion, chopped
• 1 large green bell pepper, chopped
• 4 tilapia fillets
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro, or to taste
• 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced, or to taste

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat an outdoor grill for high heat and lightly oil the grate.

Step 2

Season tilapia with salt and pepper. Place olive oil and garlic in a bowl or resealable bag and add seasoned tilapia. Marinate in the refrigerator for at least 15 minutes.

Step 3

Place each tilapia fillet onto its own aluminum foil square. Use the fish to smear the tin foil with olive oil. Spoon diced tomatoes, onion, and jalapeno evenly over fillets. Top with bell pepper and cilantro. Fold packets up like envelopes.

Step 4

Cook fillets on the preheated grill until easily flaked with a fork, about 10 minutes, flipping halfway through cooking time.