I once saw a recipe similar to this on food network and I knew I had to try it. It looked so simple, healthy and delicious. I love fish and when is a better time to make this then during the Lenten season. The fresh ingredients really shine through and the flavor of the fish was lovely. I used Tilapia but I think any fish would be great. I bet this would also be awesome cooked on the grill.
The great thing about the recipe is you could really play with the ingredients, I bet a version using, jalapenos, cilantro, and eggplant would be delicious also. Can’t wait for my garden veggies because I will be playing with this.
Ingredients: 4 fresh fish fillets, about 1/4 cup olive oil, about 1/2 cup dry white wine, 2 cloves garlic, a pinch red pepper flakes, 1 handful of fresh herbs, like basil or marjoram, 3-4 tomatoes, 1 lemon or 1 T lemon juice, 3-4 small zucchini squash, salt and pepper to taste
In a small mixing bowl, combine a pinch of red pepper flakes, and 4 T olive oil
2 cloves of garlic finely chopped, and a handful of chopped basil
Add diced tomatoes- let sit for about 20 minutes for the flavors to meld together
Then add the juice of 1 lemon or 1 T lemon juice, and salt and pepper to taste
Cut 4 large pieces (12 inches) of foil, and lay shiny side down
scoop 1/4 of the tomato mixture on center of foil, fold up side slightly so mixture stay on foil
Lay fish fillet on top, salt and pepper
Add sliced zuchinni- salt and pepper again slightly
spoon on 1 T of olive oil, and a generous splash of wine
tightly seal up the sides by folding the top and then sides tightly so no liquid can escape.
Bake for @ 475 for 25-30 minutes – after removing from oven let stand in bag 5 minutes before opening.
Serve with rice or polenta. Enjoy!
Print This RecipeFish Baked in Foil
Ingredients:
4 fresh fish fillets
about 1/4 cup olive oil
about 1/2 cup dry white wine
2 cloves garlic
a pinch red pepper flakes
1 handful of fresh herbs
like basil or marjoram
3-4 tomatoes
1 lemon or 1 T lemon juice
3-4 small zucchini squash
salt and pepper to taste
Put a pinch of red pepper flakes, crushed garlic, herbs, 4 T olive oil. Dice tomatoes, and add to bowl. Let sit on counter for about 20 minutes, then add juice from lemon, and salt and pepper.
Preheat over to 475.
Cut a large, long piece of aluminum foil and place it on the counter, shiny side out. Add a quarter of the tomatoes mixture and start to pull up sides of foil. Add sliced zucchini, and drizzle with 1 more T olive oil and salt and pepper. Add a generous splash of wine and tightly seal up the sides by folding the top and then sides tightly so no liquid can escape.
Bake for about 25-30 minutes depending on how large the fillet. Remove from the oven and let stand for about 5 minutes in the bag before opening. Serve with rice or polenta.
Interesting. Fish is usually scary for people to make. (me included) But your step by step is easy. Looks yummy!
You do make this look easy. Thanks for the recipe and tips.
I made fish in foil once and my hubby loved it…great recipe!
mmm…. fish!!
It looks really good, I just wish Patrick would try some Tilapia or any fish for that matter!
This looks great – we love tilapia and I’m always looking for new ways to serve it!
My son was out fishing this morning and came back empty handed. This post makes me want to send him back out until he catches dinner! 🙂 We did something like this on the grill one time. I love fish done like this…It falls apart!
~Kim
Looks yummy! My feature today was also fish. I LOVE fish and especially with fresh veggies. And your avocado bites on the side look great too! I love avocado.
Thanks for sharing!
I totally need to try this recipe!! My fish never looks that good when I make it. And my daughter is the only one, besides me, who will eat fish so I don’t make it ofte.
I’m so glad you posted this. We love flounder fillets and last week I tried to make up a recipe to oven bake them instead of frying, and it was just OK. I am definately going to try this!
Sheila- don’t be scared I promise it is as easy as it looks.
Sara- I don’t make it look easy, it really is easy!
Christy- was it this same recipe? or similar?
Tabitha- I know I love fish also.
Gina- really Pat won’t eat fish. Its not DT favorite either, but he does like it like this.
Kristen-let me know if you try it.
Kim- send him back out to catch dinner! And yes it just melts in your mouth.
Angela- great minds think alike. That cod looks so good.
Helene- you need a Mommy/daughter day when you make fish, lol!
Sandra- I bet flounder would be excellent like this, let me know if you try it.
I love your “how to” pictures and instructions. I am wanting to eat more fish. So, this is great. Thanks for sharing your recipe and linking up to Tempt My Tummy Tuesday.
That looks pretty good, except I’m not a garlic fan.
Thanks Lisa- let me know if you try it, and thanks for hosting Tempt my Tummy Tuesday!
Jenny- You can easily omit the garlic if your not a fan.
This looks so good! My 10-year-old saw the picture and he even said it looked great. Thanks for the healthy recipe.
Mary Beth @ cupcakesandcrinoline.com
Fish baked in foil? Hmm, this is such a nice idea. I will definitely try this one, since I really miss fish already. Thank you very much for sharing this to us. 🙂
oh my this looks sooo good and so easy, I’ve done chicken in foil but never fish, going to have to try this!!!!
This looks really delicious. My family is going to love this recipe. Thank you for posting it.
This looks delicious!
That looks so easy!!! I can do that!
Looks simple and sounds delish! Yummy!!!
Thank you for sharing this recipe! yum yum!
I have some salmon I need to cook. I bet this recipe would be perfect for it. I may have to cook that up tonight!
Wow! I’ll give this a try….you make it look so easy! lol
Your dinner looks lovely!
Fish! How very Lenten of you!
And wouldn’t this work in the carbecue? 🙂
Thanks for participating–it’s always fun to see what you cook up.
I like fish, but I’m always looking for new ways to prepare for it! I will definitely be trying your yummy recipe!
Thanks for linking up in my Favorite Ingredients recipe exchange. I do appreciate it.