Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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4
servings
4 unit

tilapia

whole, scaled and dressed

4 tbsp

lemon juice

16 slice

lemons

rings

4 tbsp

lemon rind

4 tbsp

extra virgin olive oil

4 tbsp

bacon fat

4 unit

artichoke hearts

2 tbsp

fresh ginger

chopped

0.5 cup

white onion

chopped

0.5 cup

monterey jack cheese

grated

8 sprig

fresh thyme

0.75 cup

candace grape juice

0.25 cup

concord grape juice

2 tbsp

sea salt

2 unit

red bell peppers

0.25 cup

white wine

1 tsp

ground pepper

6 unit

garlic cloves

large

2 tbsp

fish sauce

2 tsp

paprika

1 tbsp

brown sugar

0.5 cup

heavy cream

0.5 lb

yard-long beans

steamed

4 sheet

Reynolds Wrap Foil

heavy duty non-stick

Step 1
~2 min

Prepare tilapias by scaling and dressing them.

Step 2
~2 min

Tear off four sheets of heavy-duty non-stick Reynolds Wrap foil.

Step 3
~2 min

Wrinkle the foil sheets and brush each with extra virgin olive oil.

Step 4
~2 min

Spread lemon rind and thyme sprigs on the oiled foil sheets.

Step 5
~2 min

Coat each tilapia with bacon fat, sprinkle with sea salt, paprika, ground pepper, and fish sauce.

Step 6
~2 min

Score the fish to allow for better flavor penetration.

Step 7
~2 min

Wrap each fish in its own foil pouch, ensuring a tight seal.

Step 8
~2 min

Puncture the foil pouches with a few small holes for steam venting.

Step 9
~2 min

Preheat oven to 500 degrees F.

Step 10
~2 min

Place the foil pouches in the preheated oven and bake for 15 minutes.

Step 11
~2 min

Open the foil pouches immediately after removing them from the oven to maintain crispy skin.

Step 12
~2 min

Collect the juices from the baked foil pouches, discarding thyme sprigs and charred lemon rind.

Step 13
~2 min

For the first sauce, combine heavy cream, minced garlic, chopped onion, artichoke hearts, and sea salt.

Step 14
~2 min

Add white wine to the first sauce and use a hand blender to blend all ingredients until smooth.

Step 15
~2 min

Simmer the first sauce for 10 minutes and divide into two equal parts.

Step 16
~2 min

Roast red bell peppers, remove seeds and add them to one part of the sauce.

Step 17
~2 min

Add paprika and concord grape juice to the sauce with the roasted peppers.

Step 18
~2 min

Blend the pepper sauce with a hand blender until smooth, and then simmer for 10 minutes.

Step 19
~2 min

For the second sauce, combine lemon juice, brown sugar, and Candace Grape juice in a separate bowl.

Step 20
~2 min

Add grated Monterrey Jack cheese to the lemon juice mixture.

Step 21
~2 min

Blend the second sauce with a hand blender until smooth, then simmer for 10 minutes.

Step 22
~2 min

Plate steamed yard-long string beans as a base.

Step 23
~2 min

Place the baked tilapia on top of the string beans.

Step 24
~2 min

Drizzle both sauces over the fish and string beans as desired.

Step 25
~2 min

Serve immediately and enjoy!

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Make sure the foil is sealed well to trap steam and keep the fish moist.

Adjust the amount of seasoning to your preference.

Serve with a side of rice or quinoa for a complete meal.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

20 minutes

Batch Cooking
Not Ideal
Make Ahead

Sauces can be made ahead of time.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Medium
Smell Intensity
Medium
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve with steamed rice.

Serve with a side salad.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Roasted vegetables
Quinoa

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

Mediterranean

Cultural Significance

Common dish in coastal regions.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Occasion Tags

Weeknight Dinner
Family Meal

Popularity Score

60/100

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