Tilapia, Black Bean, Corn Foil Packet

As with most meals on a weeknight I want to make something that is easy, fast, and does not require a lot of ingredients.  I varied this recipe slightly from the original I came acorss, more so out of what I had on hand.  But this is a tasty recipe that cooks easliy in a foil packet, which also makes clean up simple!  The flavors of this tilapia dish blend well, orange zest and juice give it a nice fresh taste.  While the mixture of corn and beans make it a satisfying complete meal.

The recipe below will serve two people.  My husband and I were not extremely hungry this night so what was included in the packet was enough for our dinner. There was also some of the bean mixture leftover.  I would reduce that for next time for just the two of us.  We both do think that adding a little rice on the side would work well or a side salad.  Joe and I also thought rolling the fish and beans in a tortilla would also be delious or even a few slices of fresh avocado.  Don't mistake my suggestions that the meal was not good.   We often sit and discuss how we can improve a meal while we are eating, this meal is yummy on its own!

Recipe:

Foil-Baked Fish with Black Beans and Corn: This recipe is for four servings (I halved it for just the two of us)

• 4 skinless white fish fillets (6 to 8 oz each), 1-inch thick
• salt and pepper
• 4 Tbs unsalted butter, softened
• 2 tsp minced chipotle chiles in adobo sauce
• 1 tsp grated orange zest
• 2 Tbs freshly squeezed orange juice
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 (16-oz) can black beans, rinsed and drained
• 2 cups corn kernels
• 1/2 red onion, minced
• 2 scallions, minced
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro

Adjust the oven rack to the lower-middle position and heat to 450 degrees.

Pat the fish dry with paper towels and season with salt and pepper.  Using a fork, mix together the butter, 1 teaspoon chipotle, orange zest, half the garlic, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp pepper in a medium bowl until well-combined.  Spread butter mixture over the fish.

Combine the beans, corn, onion, scallions, 2 tablespoons of cilantro, orange juice, remaining chipotle, remaining garlic, scallions, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper in a bowl.

Lay four 14-inch lengths of foil on the counter and divide the bean mixture evenly over the lower half of each piece of foil.  Top with fish, and fold the foil over the fish, folding the edges to seal.

Arrange the packets in a single layer on a rimmed baking sheet and bake until the fish is just cooked through, 15 to 20 minutes.  Carefully open the packets and sprinkle with remaining cilantro.  Serve.

Source:  America's Test Kitchen, The Best Simple Recipes