Delicious Tilapia en Papillote Recipe

This Tilapia en Papillote recipe is a flavorful and healthy way to enjoy tilapia. The fish is seasoned with herbs and veggies, then cooked in parchment paper, keeping it moist and flavorful. It's a perfect dish for a light and satisfying meal.

Ingredients

• 2 tilapia fillets
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 teaspoon minced garlic
• 1 teaspoon lemon zest
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1/4 cup sliced red onion
• 1/4 cup sliced bell peppers
• Fresh herbs (parsley, dill, or thyme)

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 375°F.
2. Cut two pieces of parchment paper, large enough to fold over the fish.
3. Place a tilapia fillet on each parchment paper.
4. In a small bowl, mix olive oil, garlic, lemon zest, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Drizzle the mixture over the fish.
5. Top the fish with cherry tomatoes, red onion, bell peppers, and fresh herbs.
6. Fold the parchment paper over the fish and seal the edges by folding them over a few times.
7. Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, until the fish is cooked through.
8. Serve the tilapia en papillote in the parchment paper to keep the flavors and juices locked in.

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