Confetti Tilapia Packets

This recipe came to us from Sean’s co-worker, Lynn. I am not saying but I am saying ~ the magazine “might” have had a sticker on it stating “do not remove from patient area”.   The flavors sound great & it is grilling season so let’s see if it is a keeper.   We are going to pair this with a nice Riesling (no Kul Lite!). 

Note:  Sean missed the “green onion” ingredient so we are using a yellow onion.

Confetti Tilapia Packets ~ Taste of Home Simple & Delicious

1 medium green pepper, cut into ¾-in. pieces

4 green onions, sliced

3 bacon strips, chopped

1 celery rib, chopped

1 large tomato, chopped

½ tsp salt

1/8 tsp pepper

4 tilapia fillets (4 oz. each)

4 tsp. lemon juice

In large skillet, sauté green pepper, onions, bacon & celery until vegtables are tender & bacon is crisp; drain.  Add tomato, salt & pepper; heat through.

Place each fillet on a double thickness of heavy-duty foil (about 12 in. square).  Drizzle fillets with lemon juice.  Top with vegetable mixture.  Fold foil around fish & seal tightly.  Grill, covered, over medium-hot heat for 15–20 minutes or until fish flakes easily with a fork.  Open foil carefully to allow steam to escape.

Tupps Tidbits ~ you will need to pre-cook the bacon, if you don’t,  the veggies will be over cooked by the time the bacon is crisp (this was also noted on tasteofhome.com under users comments);make use to use a heavy duty foil

What could be more healthy & low in calories than steamed fish & veggies for dinner? Another plus, it is Gluten free folks!  The bacon added a nice salty touch to it.  I enjoyed this meal.  I felt it need a bit more flavor, like some Cajun seasoning or Old Bay but other than that it is a KEEPER for us.  Thanks Lynn!