Dinner for 4
Fish Fillet Packets
$12.07for 425 minServes 4
Tilapia bakes in parchment with lime, tomatoes, peppers, green onions, and cilantro for a moist Mexican-style dinner.
Photo: mexicoinmykitchen.com
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|
 | Bananas, 1.15 lb$0.62/lb typical | 1.15 lb | $0.70Typical price |
 | White fish (tilapia, 1.25 lb$6.99/lb typical | 1.25 lb | $8.74Typical price |
 | Lemons and limes, 1$0.60 each typical | 1 | $0.60Typical price |
 | Canned tomatoes, 2 oz$0.08/oz typical | 2 oz | $0.16Typical price |
 | Poblano and other fresh chiles, 1$0.60 each typical | 1 | $0.60Typical price |
 | Green onions, 0.5$1.19 each typical | 0.5 | $0.59Typical price |
 | Fresh herbs (cilantro, 0.25$1.49 each typical | 0.25 | $0.37Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $12.07 | ||
Swaps
- Swap white fish (tilapia for salmon filletsabout $3.00/lb more at typical prices
Pantry staples you likely have
Olive and cooking oilDried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)Salt and pepper
Not included in the cost.
- 25 minstart to table
- Easydifficulty
- 4servings as written
- $$typical cost tier
MexicanDairy-freeGluten-freeHigh-proteinFamilyDinners
$3.02 per serving$12.07 for 4
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Ingredients
- 4 pieces banana leaves or parchment paper
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 4 6 oz tilapia fillets or other of fish
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 lime
- salt and pepper to season
- 2 slices plum tomatoes cut into
- 1 jalapeno or 2 serrano pepper sliced
- 1/2 cup green onions
- 1/2 cup cilantro leaves
Steps
- Heat the oven to 400 F and place four parchment sheets on a work surface.
- Brush each sheet with oil and place one fish fillet in the center.
- Season the fish with garlic powder, salt, pepper, lime juice, tomatoes, peppers, green onions, and cilantro.
- Fold and seal each parchment packet, then place the packets on a baking sheet.
- Bake for 15 to 18 minutes, until the fish reaches 145 F and flakes easily.
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