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Tilapia and Asparagus Foil Packets

A moist and delicious meal of tender tilapia and crisp fresh asparagus, yellow squash, and mushrooms topped with capers.
Prep Time10 minutes
Active Time20 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: easy dinner, foil packets,, healthy, tilapia
Yield: 4 servings
Calories: 164kcal
Author: Sweet Ordeal

Materials

  • 1 bunch asparagus, rough ends removed, divided
  • 2 yellow squash, sliced and divided
  • 8 oz. sliced mushrooms divided
  • garlic powder to taste
  • 4 6 oz. tilapia fillets, thawed
  • salt and paprika to taste
  • 4 Tbsp. butter, divided
  • 4 tsp. lemon juice, divided
  • 1 tsp. dried oregano, divided
  • 2 Tbsp. capers, drained and divided

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 375°. Lay out 4 - 2 foot sheets of foil.
  • For each meal lay the asparagus in the shape of a raft off center on the foil. Add the squash and mushrooms on top, garlic to taste.
  • Lay the tilapia on top of the veggies. Salt and paprika to taste.
  • Dab (or spread) the butter on next, followed by the lemon juice, dried oregano, and capers.
  • Fold the foil over and seal the 3 sides. Place the foil packets on a jelly pan or in glass dishes.
  • Bake for 20 minutes. Carefully open the foil packets -- the steam will be HOT. Remove from the foil. Enjoy.

Nutrition

Calories: 164kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 32mg | Sodium: 318mg | Potassium: 680mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 1437IU | Vitamin C: 26mg | Calcium: 68mg | Iron: 4mg