Fragrant Fish Fillets in Foil
Delight your senses with this easy and flavorful recipe for Fragrant Fish Fillets in Foil—a healthy, mess-free dinner that's as delicious as it is beautiful. Perfectly seasoned fish fillets are wrapped in foil with vibrant cherry tomatoes, tender zucchini slices, and aromatic garlic, then baked with a touch of olive oil, fresh parsley, and hints of dried thyme for a herbaceous kick. A zesty layer of lemon slices infuses the dish with irresistible brightness as it cooks. The foil packets lock in moisture and flavor, ensuring a perfectly tender bite every time while making cleanup a breeze. Ready in just 35 minutes, this oven-baked recipe is ideal for busy weeknights or elegant dinner parties alike. Serve straight from the foil for rustic charm or plate alongside your favorite sides for a satisfying, wholesome meal that will impress any seafood lover.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces Fish fillets (such as cod, tilapia, or salmon)
- 1 whole Lemon
- 4 cloves Garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley, finely chopped
- 1.5 cups Cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 medium Zucchini, thinly sliced
- 3 tablespoons Extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Sea salt
- 0.5 teaspoons Black pepper, freshly ground
- 0.5 teaspoons Dried thyme
- 4 sheets Foil (heavy-duty preferred)
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
Rinse the fish fillets under cold water and pat them dry with paper towels.
Cut the lemon into thin slices and set aside.
Prepare the foil by tearing off 4 large sheets, enough to completely wrap each fish fillet and its toppings.
Place one fish fillet in the center of a sheet of foil.
Season the fillet with sea salt, black pepper, and a sprinkle of dried thyme.
Top each fillet with a few slices of lemon, 1 minced garlic clove, and a sprinkle of fresh parsley.
Divide the cherry tomatoes and zucchini slices evenly among the packets, placing them around or over the fish.
Drizzle each fillet and its veggies with about 3/4 tablespoon of olive oil.
Fold the sides of the foil over the fish and crimp the edges to seal, creating a tight packet.
Repeat with the remaining fillets and ingredients.
Place the foil packets on a baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes, or until the fish is opaque and flakes easily with a fork.
Carefully open the packets (watch out for steam!) and serve immediately, either directly from the foil or transferred to plates.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1709 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 113.9 g | 146% | |
| Saturated Fat | 20.8 g | 104% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 378 mg | 126% | |
| Sodium | 2712 mg | 118% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 26.0 g | 9% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.4 g | 26% | |
| Total Sugars | 12.1 g | ||
| Protein | 138.3 g | 277% | |
| Vitamin D | 67.5 mcg | 338% | |
| Calcium | 188 mg | 14% | |
| Iron | 5.7 mg | 32% | |
| Potassium | 3575 mg | 76% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
