Fish in foil packets will never burn, stick, or fall into the grill, and best of all, there is no mess or cleanup afterward, making it the easiest way to cook fish ever.
You can grill or bake fish using this method, and when you unwrap the foil packet, you will get a perfectly cooked fish and best of all, no cleanup! All you need to do is put pieces of butter and lemon slices on the fish fillet, wrap fish in foil, and then throw it on the grill (or in the oven).
This ground-breaking technique of grilling fish in foil packets will allow you to grill fish perfectly every time, without any mess. If you’ve ever tried grilling fish, you know how challenging it can be to keep fish from sticking to the grill or, worse yet, from flaking and falling into the grill.
Simply pack the fish in foil packets into the cooler to grill later – super easy! Even those without any grilling experience can put the foil packets on the grill, then flip them with a spatula, then take the fish off the grill and eat it:) Another awesome feature of this recipe is that the fish servings are pre-portioned and easy to transport.
A great conversation starter, fish cooked in foil packets also looks very impressive and makes an interesting presentation. I guarantee that anyone who hasn’t seen fish cooked in foil packets before will ask you for the recipe.
If you want to reduce your calorie intake, feel free to use half as much butter or omit it altogether; the fish will still taste fantastic!
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Easy Grilled Fish Fillet in Foil Packets 🔗
This super easy method for grilling fish is pretty foolproof, and you can use any fresh fish that’s available to you in your area. It’s almost 90 degrees today, which means I’m grilling tonight. In fact I use my outdoor grill just about every night in the summer to make quick, easy, healthy dinners.
Prep: 10min
Total: 25min
Serving Size: 1 fish packet
Nutrition Facts: servingSize 1 fish packet, calories 194 kcal, Carbohydrate 3 g, Protein 27 g, Fat 8 g, Cholesterol 73 mg, Sodium 61 mg, Fiber 1 g, Saturated Fat 0.5 g
Ingredients:
- 4 porgy fillets (about 5 oz each)
- 4 tsp olive oil
- salt and fresh pepper (to taste)
- 4 sprigs fresh herbs (parsley, rosemary, oregano)
- 1 lemon (sliced thin)
- 4 large pieces heavy duty aluminum foil (about 18 to 20 inches long)
Instruction:
- Place the fish in the center of the foil, season with salt and pepper and drizzle with olive oil.
- Place a slice of lemon on top of each piece of fish, then a sprig of herbs on each.
- Fold up the edges so that it’s completely sealed and no steam will escape, creating a loose tent.
- Heat half of the grill (on one side) on high heat with the cover closed.
- When the grill is hot, place the foil packets on the side of the grill with the burners off (indirect heat) and close the grill.
- Depending on the thickness of your fish, cook 10 to 15 minutes, or until the fish is opaque and cooked through. My porgy fillets took about 12 minutes.
FAQ
How long does it take to grill fish wrapped in foil?
When the grill is hot, place the foil packets on the side of the grill where the burners are off (indirect heat), close the grill, and cook the fish for 10 to 15 minutes, depending on its thickness, or until it is opaque and cooked through.
Is it safe to grill fish in aluminum foil?
The best solution is to grill fish in foil because it allows you to add herbs and aromatics to perfectly season your grilled fish fillets while also preserving the fish’s integrity, locking in moisture, and assisting with heat distribution.
How long do you grill fish?
In order to crisp the skin of haddock when pan-frying, place it skin-side down in a preheated pan for the majority of the cooking time, and only turn it over in the final minute to finish it off. Battered haddock is probably the most popular preparation, but try pan-frying or cooking en-papillote.