Wave 1--Tilapia Packets

  • This one is good and easy. Found it on recipezaar.com.

    Tilapia Packets

    2-4 servings

    25 minutes 5 mins prep

    3/4 lb tilapia fillets (approximately 4 small filets)
    2 teaspoons butter
    salt
    pepper
    2 scallions
    1 1/2 teaspoons herbes de provence
    4 sheets aluminum foil

    1. Preheat the oven to 375°F.

    2. Clean the scallions, cutting off most of the green. Cut them in two pieces, and slice each piece in half lengthwise.

    3. On each sheet of foil, place 1/2 teaspoon butter. Drape 1/4 of the tilapia filets over the butter, add salt and pepper to taste and one quarter of the slice scallions. Add about 1/2 teaspoon of water to each packet, sprinkle 1/4 of the herbes de provence on top of each, then fold the foil up and over the filet until you have a loose packet, making sure there's some room inside to steam. Seal all edges. Repeat for the other filets.

    4. Put the packets on a baking sheet. If you've folded them correctly they should not leak while they're in the oven. If you're in doubt, put them in a large oven dish instead. Put into oven for 20-25 minutes.

    5. It's very difficult to overcook fish this way, so if you're leery of the fish being undercooked, leave it in slightly longer.
  • Maybe the butter could be replaced with a little olive oil to make it sonoma friendly?
  • Some of the official Sonoma recipes use small amounts of butter, so I followed her lead. However, I'm sure it would be fine to substitute olive oil if you prefer.

    Jeri