The results are fantastic when you prepare your ingredients, combine them on a sheet of aluminum foil, fold the aluminum foil over, crimp the edges, and grill the aluminum foil packets.
Additionally, you can simply toss the foil after you’ve finished cooking and transferred the food to plates, giving you more time to focus on the dessert, which is always the most important part of any meal.
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Wegmans Grilled Foil Packet Halibut
Grilled Lemon Pepper Halibut and Squash Foil Packs 🔗
Grilling foil bundles is the secret to creating moist and flavorful fish and veggies.
Prep: 15min
Total: 30min
Serving Size: 1 Serving
Nutrition Facts: calories 190 , Carbohydrate 6 g, Cholesterol 60 mg, Fat 0 , Fiber 2 g, Protein 23 g, Saturated Fat 1 1/2 g, servingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 390 mg, Sugar 3 g, Trans Fat 0 g
Ingredients:
- 1 pound halibut fillets, 1/2 to 3/4 inch thick
- 2 teaspoons dried basil leaves
- 1 teaspoon lemon pepper
- 1 teaspoon seasoned salt
- 3 medium zucchini or summer squash, cut into 2×1-inch strips
- 1 medium red bell pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 2 tablespoons olive or vegetable oil
Instruction:
- Heat coals or gas grill for direct heat. Cut four 18×12-inch pieces of heavy-duty foil; spray with cooking spray. Cut fish into 4 serving pieces if necessary. Place 1 fish piece on each foil piece. Sprinkle fish with 1 teaspoon of the basil, 1/2 teaspoon of the lemon pepper and 1/2 teaspoon of the seasoned salt.
- Arrange zucchini and bell pepper over fish. Sprinkle with remaining basil, lemon pepper and seasoned salt. Drizzle with oil. Fold foil over fish and vegetables so edges meet. Seal edges, making tight 1/2-inch fold; fold again. Allow space on sides for circulation and expansion.
- Cover and grill packets over medium heat 15 to 20 minutes or until fish flakes with fork and vegetables are tender. Place packets on plates. Cut large X across top of each packet; fold back foil.
FAQ
How long should I grill fish in aluminum foil?
The key to making moist and flavorful fish and vegetables is to grill foil bundles.
How do you grill halibut without drying it out?
Depending on the thickness of your fish, cook it for 10 to 15 minutes, or until it is opaque and cooked through, after placing the foil packets on the side of the grill where the burners aren’t lit (indirect heat).
Do you flip halibut when grilling?
Prepare the fish by placing the halibut fillet in a shallow baking dish. Season. Gently toss the fillet to ensure that all sides are evenly coated in the butter. Oil the grill. Wet a paper towel with cooking oil. Grill the halibut. Serve.