Are you looking for a quick keto-friendly meal? This recipe is so easy that you can enjoy it straight from the foil packet. Simply grab a fork and dig into these flavorful steamed Tilapia fish curry fillets in an aromatic vegetarian herb-infused foil pouch. Furthermore, it is keto-friendly.
Tilapia fish has long been the subject of debate due to the so-called potential health risks associated with eating it. However, Tilapia is in the top 5 most commonly consumed fish in the United States.
They are affordable and are a good source of protein, vitamins, and minerals. Nonetheless, many individuals believe they are bad for your health.
Farmed Raised Tilapia
The majority of Tilapia fish are farm-raised. As with most farm-raised fish, certain farming practices, such as what fish are fed and how they are grown on a fish farm, can lead to toxic chemical contamination.
However, many tilapia farmers today are taking great measures to ensure they produce safe and healthy tilapia fish for consumption.
Mercury and Tilapia Fish
According to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Tilapia is very low in mercury. Consumption of fish high in mercury can be very harmful to your health. Due to the low mercury content of tilapia fish, it is safer for young children and pregnant women to eat.
Tilapia is a freshwater fish that is commonly found in many supermarkets and fish markets. Furthermore, they are very versatile and can be baked, steamed, fried, or poached to create a healthy meal that the entire family will enjoy.
I most often fry them to make tacos or fish sandwiches. They pair very well with my Jamaican Escovitch Spicy Pickled Vegetables.
I hope you and your loved ones will enjoy this delicious and simple steamed tilapia curry in foil pouch dish.
Easy Herb Infused Steamed Curry Tilapia Fish and Vegetables In Foil Pouch.
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Steamed Tilapia Fish Curry In Herb Infused Foil Pouch Recipe.
Equipment
- Oven
- Baking tray
- Foil Paper
- Mixing Bowl
- Cutting Board
- Knife
Ingredients
- 12 oz Tilapia Fillet 2 pieces
- 2 Medium Vine Tomatoes, diced
- 2 Medium Carrots, Julienne
- 1/4 cup Red Bell Peppers, Diced
- 2 cups Broccoli Florets
- ½ cup Yellow Bell Peppers, Diced
- 1 cup Yellow Onions, Roughly Cut
- 3 tbsp Cilantro, Chopped
- 3 cloves Garlic, Sliced
- 2 tsp. Dried Rosemary
- 2½ tbsp Curry Powder
- ¼ cup Unsalted Butter
- 2 tsp. Black Pepper
- 2 tsp. Sea Salt
- 3 stalks Scallion, chopped
- 2 tsp. Sazon Seasoning
Instructions
- Pre-heat oven to 400 ºF
- Cut broccoli, onion, scallion, bell peppers, tomatoes, and carrots into bite-size cubes on a cutting board. Thinly slice garlic cloves and chop cilantro and scallions.
- Season the Tilapia fillets with salt and pepper, curry powder, sazon, and rosemary. Allow to marinate overnight in the refrigerator for 15 to 20 minutes at room temperature before cooking.
- Make a 20-inch-long cross with two sheets of aluminum foil paper.
- Layer the sliced vegetables on the foil paper to create a bed for the tilapia fish. Season vegetables with salt and pepper to your taste (optional)
- Lay the seasoned tilapia fillets on top of the vegetables.
- Top tilapia fillets with lemon slices, chopped cilantro, sliced garlic, and pieces of unsalted butter. You may also use extra virgin olive oil instead of butter.
- To achieve an airtight seal, draw the edges of the foil paper together and fold two to three times to enclose the fillets and veggies within the foil pouch.
- Place the pouches on a baking tray and cook in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes. The foil pouches will generate steam, allowing the fish and vegetables to cook in their juices.
Steamed Tilapia In Foil Pouch Tips
- Aluminum foil may be replaced with waxed or parchment paper.When opening the foil, be careful not to get burned by the steam. Allow the steamed tilapia to cool for 5 minutes before opening.
Notes
Herb-Infused Steamed Tilapia Fish Curry in Foil Pouch Recipe
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I love fish and I love a good foil meal, so this recipe sounds perfect! I have never tried curry with my fish, but I love the idea. We will have to give this a try! :)
I have to admit, I’m surprised with tilapia – this fish is not that commonly known in place where I’m from, even if my family is huge fan of it. I’ll have to try this recipe!
Thank You Mina
This is a great recipe! But what is Sazon seasoning?
Thank you, Elodie. Sazon is a powdered seasoning made of dried herbs
The final dish looked so yummy. Great recipe.
Thank you Dominique
I love using aluminum foil to wrap things in for cooking! It preserves the flavor and keeps the food from drying out. This recipe sounds absolutely delicious; I’ll have to try it the next time I make tilapia.
Thank you FlawlessWorld. Glad my recipe was an inspiration.
Looks delicious i love steamed fish and adding curry would be amazing
Thank you Tianna. Curry adds another level of flavor and color.
I love fish in a pouch meals! I’ll have to get adventurous for the curry, but I think this one might sway me!
Try adding curry to steamed fish and you will love the flavor it gives.
Wow, this tilapia dish sounds so flavorful and delicious. You had me at “herb infused”. Yum! Thank you for the recipe!
Oh wow… talipia fish is so delicious. I’m sure my Dad will love this recipe. Thank you for sharing.
Thank you, Fadima
This was so so so good. Such simple ingredients and easy to follow instructions. And that there were no pots and pans to wash is a major plus!