Honey-Lime Tilapia and Corn Foil Pack Recipe
This Honey-Lime Tilapia and Corn Foil Pack recipe offers a quick, healthy, and flavorful meal perfect for grilling season. Tender tilapia fillets are brushed with sweet honey, layered with fresh lime slices, corn, and cilantro, then drizzled with olive oil and seasoned to perfection. Wrapped in foil packs and grilled, the result is a juicy, aromatic dish with minimal cleanup, ideal for weeknight dinners or outdoor cookouts.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
Seafood
- 4 (6-oz.) fillets tilapia
Produce
- 4 limes, thinly sliced
- 2 ears corn, shucked
- 2 Tbsp. fresh cilantro leaves
Pantry
- 2 Tbsp. honey
- 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- Kosher salt, to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the Grill and Foil: Heat your grill to high heat. While the grill is heating, cut 4 sheets of aluminum foil, each about 12 inches long, to serve as individual packets for the fish and vegetables.
- Assemble the Foil Packets: Lay one tilapia fillet on each piece of foil. Brush each fillet evenly with honey, ensuring a sweet glaze forms. Top with thinly sliced lime pieces, sections of shucked corn, and fresh cilantro leaves for vibrant flavor. Drizzle the olive oil over each packet, then season generously with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper.
- Seal the Foil Packets: Fold each foil piece crosswise over the contents to cover the fish and toppings completely. Carefully roll the top and bottom edges to create a tightly sealed packet, ensuring none of the juices escape during cooking.
- Grill the Packets: Place the sealed foil packs on the preheated grill. Cook for about 15 minutes, or until the tilapia is opaque and flakes easily with a fork, and the corn kernels are tender. Cooking times may vary slightly depending on grill temperature and fish thickness.
Notes
- Feel free to add additional vegetables such as bell peppers or cherry tomatoes for a heartier packet.
- If you prefer a spicier kick, add a pinch of red pepper flakes or a dash of hot sauce inside the foil packs.
- Ensure packets are sealed tightly to retain moisture and let the ingredients steam together.
- Use fresh tilapia fillets for the best flavor and texture.
- Leftover packets can be refrigerated and gently reheated in the oven or on the grill.
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