Tilapia In Foil On Grill Recipe

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It’s time to learn how to grill tilapia, but don’t worry, it’s incredibly easy. Just layer a white fish in the fish foil packet, season with olive oil, salt, and pepper, top with veggies, and GRILL. Lots of bright summer flavors and the ideal meal to eat outside. The grilled fish in foil packets is not only entertaining, but it’s also practical because flaky fish like tilapia can’t be grilled directly on the grill.

If you enjoy fish, try my air fryer tilapia, fish cakes (made with tilapia), and foil-grilled salmon the next time. If you’re craving a winter-appropriate dish, try my Mediterranean baked fish.

Wrap Tilapia in Foil – Close each Tilapia in foil tightly.
  1. Cook Tilapia – Place directly on the grill for 8-10 minutes until the tilapia reaches an internal temperature for 145 degrees F. …
  2. Serve and Enjoy – Be careful when unwrapping the foil packets and then the tilapia is ready to enjoy.

Tilapia in Tin Foil on the Grill

Grilled Tilapia in Foil 🔗

If you love Tilapia then you are going to love Grilled Tilapia in Foil. Only 3 Ingredients are needed to make this flaky, flavorful fish.

Prep: 10min

Total: 20min

Serving Size: 1 serving

Nutrition Facts: calories 186 kcal, Carbohydrate 1 g, Protein 34 g, Fat 5 g, Saturated Fat 1 g, Cholesterol 85 mg, Sodium 89 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 1 g, unSaturated Fat 4 g, servingSize 1 serving

Ingredients:

  • 6 Tilapia filets
  • 3 teaspoons Lemon Pepper Seasoning
  • 1 Tbsp Olive Oil

Instruction:

  1. Tear the foil into 6 equal pieces for each tilapia filet. Place a tilapia filet on each piece of foil.
  2. Preheat the grill over medium high heat (approximately 400 degrees F).
  3. Drizzle the olive oil over each filet and sprinkle each one with approximately 1/2 tsp Lemon Pepper Seasoning.
  4. Place directly on the grill for 8-10 minutes until the tilapia reaches an internal temperature for 145 degrees F.
  5. Be careful when unwrapping the foil packets and then the tilapia is ready to enjoy!

FAQ

How long should I grill fish in aluminum foil?

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).

How do you grill tilapia without it sticking?

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.

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