The Best Mediterranean Baked Fish in Foil Packets
This mediterranean-style baked fish in foil packets recipe is healthy, delicious, and incredibly easy to make. Loaded with your favorite fish paired with juicy tomatoes, olives, and garlicky-lemon juice mixture, these foil packets are the best way to enjoy fish!
These mediterranean-style baked fish in foil packets have to be one of my family’s favorite recipes. I love that they are ridiculously easy to make and a perfect option for entertaining.
The foil packets practically do all the work for you in this recipe. They guarantee that you have one flavorful, healthy, and no-stress meal on the table in no time at all.
As a busy mom and teacher, finding the perfect balance between quick and easy dinners and healthy meals can sometimes feel like an impossible task.
Today, I am giving you the solution to hectic weeknight dinners: foil packets! These mediterranean baked fish in foil packets delivers convenience, health, and deliciousness all in one.
The convenience of minimal cleanup, the burst of mediterranean flavors, and the satisfaction of a healthy dinner will make this dish a staple in your busy mom repertoire. Get ready for your new favorite way to cook fish!
why your family will love this baked fish in foil packets recipe
- Healthy and Nutritious – Known for its health benefits, Mediterranean cuisine is a wonderful balance of nutrition and deliciousness. Fish is a fantastic source of lean protein and omega-3 fatty acids; essential for brain health and heart function. The fresh vegetables in the foil packets adds vitamins, minerals and fiber to your meal.
- Bursting with Flavor – Fresh lemon juice, garlicky, tangy Kalamata olives, and juicy cherry tomatoes is an unbeatable flavor pairing.
- Quick and Easy Preparation – The beauty of this baked fish in foil packets recipe lies in its simplicity. With just a few minutes of prep work and 20 minutes in the oven–you’ve got yourself a wholesome and delicious meal on the table in no time at all. Additionally, the foil packets make for easy cleanup, saving you even more precious minutes to enjoy your meal.
- Customizable – One of the best things about this recipe is its versatility. You can use any kind of fish fillets for this recipe. Or swap out the fish entirely for another desired protein such as chicken or steak. Even more, you can choose to add additional vegetables like zucchini or bell peppers. The possibilities are endless!
- Family-Friendly – There’s something undeniably fun and appealing about serving individual foil packets to your family. Even for your pickiest eaters, there’s something for everyone in this dish.
ingredients
To make this easy and delicious mediterranean baked fish foil packets recipe you’ll need a few ingredients that you can get at almost any grocery store or even online!
Here’s what we are working with:
- fish fillets – halibut, mahi mahi, salmon, cod, or sea bass are great options. We used halibut in this recipe, but any of the above are fantastic choices.
- red onion
- garlic cloves
- cherry tomatoes
- capers
- lemon
- kalamata olives
- greek seasoning
- olive oil
- fresh parsley leaves
how to make mediterranean fish foil packets in 5 simple steps
- Preheat your oven to 400 degrees F. Prepare foil packets; cut 4 pieces of aluminum foil, about 12 inches each and place into bowls to make folding easier.
- Place a fish fillet in the middle of each bowl.
- Sprinkle over each fillet with greek seasoning, salt and pepper to taste. Evenly distribute the onion, cherry tomatoes, capers, olives, garlic, and parsley. Drizzle over olive oil and lemon juice into each packet. Top each fillet with a lemon round.
- Fold the packets and close them, covering the fish fillets well.
- Place foil packets on a baking sheet and cook 20-25 minutes.
I hope you enjoy this easy recipe as much as we do. It’s definitely one of those recipes worth saving. There’s nothing better than having what looks and tastes like a gourmet meal on the table, but one that saves you time behind the scenes.
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Mediterranean Baked Fish in Foil Packets
- DFDairy-Free
- GFGluten-Free
- KKeto
- LCLow Carb
- PPaleo
- SFSugar Free
Ingredients
- 4 fish fillets, such as halibut, mahi mahi, salmon, cod, or sea bass
- greek seasoning
- salt and pepper , to taste
- 1 small red onion, finely chopped
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup pitted kalamata olives
- 3 tbsp capers
- 4-5 garlic cloves, finely chopped
- ¼ cup parsley leaves, finely chopped
- 1 lemon, juiced and cut into rounds
- olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400 degrees F. Prepare foil packets; cut 4 pieces of aluminum foil, about 12 inches each and place into bowls to make folding easier.
- Place a fish fillet in the middle of each bowl.
- Sprinkle over each fillet with greek seasoning, salt and pepper to taste. Evenly distribute the onion, cherry tomatoes, capers, olives, garlic, and parsley. Drizzle over olive oil and lemon juice into each packet. Top each fillet with a lemon round.
- Fold the packets and close them, covering the fish fillets well.
- Place foil packets on a baking sheet and cook 20-25 minutes.
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