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Baked Fish in Foil Packets

Julie Wunder
This Baked Fish in Foil Packets recipe is healthy, and delicious and makes a wonderful dinner during any season.  My Foil Packet Fish is loaded with your favorite white fish, colorful vegetables, fresh herbs, lemon, and a touch of butter.  This 30-minute, no-clean-up meal will soon become one of your favorites.  You can also grill these packets in the summer!
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Dinner, Lunch
Cuisine American
Servings 4
Calories 207 kcal

Ingredients
  

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Get out a sheet pan.
  • Tear 4 large pieces of foil, big enough for the fish and veggies.
  • Cut the lemon in half and cut 4 thin slices out of the middle. Save the sides for juice for the fish.
  • In a bowl, toss together the olive oil, squash, zucchini, bell pepper, and onions.  Add salt and pepper to taste.
  • Divde the vegetables into 4 and place the seasoned vegetables in the middle of the foil. You'll want about 2 cups of vegetables for each packet.
  • Put the fish in the center of the foil, on top of the vegetables. 
  • Melt the butter in the microwave.
  • Brush the fish with the butter and then sprinkle it will salt and pepper and just a touch of garlic salt.
  • Add the fresh herbs and a slice of lemon on top of the fish.
  • Finish the fish foil packets by bringing the middle of the foil together and folding over the ends.  Seal the top and sides completely. You want it to be completely sealed so all the flavors stay inside the packet.
  • Place the packets on the foil lined cookie sheet.
  • Cook for 15-20 minutes or until the fish flakes and the vegetables are tender.  Exact cooking times can vary due to oven temps and fish thickness.  It's best to open up the packet and check one!

Grilling Instructions:

  • Follow the same instructions above to make the foil packets.
  • Preheat the grill to medium-high.
  • Put the foil packets directly on the grill and close them.
  • Cook for 15-20 minutes or until your fish flakes and turns opaque.

Notes

Storage & Leftovers
Store leftovers in the foil or an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days.  You can reheat it in the oven or remove the fish and vegetables from the foil and reheat it in the microwave.
Freezing
You can actually make these ahead and freeze them!  If you are using frozen fish, prepare the packets with the frozen fish fillet, so you aren't thawing out the fish, just to refreeze it.  That would make the fish mushy.
Can I make these fish foil packets ahead of time?
Yes! This is a great make-ahead dish.  You can prep the foil packets up to 24 hours in advance and then cook them when it's time for dinner. You can also make them ahead for grilling or camping.
 
Note on the Vegetables:
You'll need about 8 cups of total vegetables for the foil packets.

Nutrition

Calories: 207kcalCarbohydrates: 9gProtein: 33gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 132mgSodium: 178mgPotassium: 980mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 1117IUVitamin C: 47mgCalcium: 64mgIron: 3mg
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