How to Rock a Greek Fish Recipe on the Grill
This Greek fish recipe on the grill is so so good. It combines garlic hummus, lemon garlic dressing, and flaky fish in a no fuss pouch!
Flaky fish on the grill is THE BEST but sometimes the prep and clean up can make you opt for take out. Pause! This Greek fish recipe uses organic dressing, flaky fish, and a bit of seasoning into a foil pouch. With a ton of kids and a toddler, I’m all about less mess, and this SEALED pouch is a bit of delicious perfection.
Keep reading to learn how to rock a Greek fish recipe on the grill!
Healthy Micro Superstars Featured in this Greek Fish Recipe
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What Does It Take To Make this Greek Fish Recipe?
- First, make the lemon garlic hummus in the instant pot. This can be done anytime ahead and stay warm for up to 10 hours!
- Second, make your fish pouch with seasoning and Tessamae’s dressing.
- Meanwhile, sauté the bell peppers and onion.
- Shred the smoked gouda.
- Heat your tortillas briefly in the same skillet you used to sauté the vegetables.
- Assemble and devour!
This one has a few extra steps, but minimal clean up and you’ll be left with extra hummus to enjoy for lunch or at dinner tomorrow!
Greek Fish
This Greek fish recipe delivers in spades. Throw all the ingredients into a foil pouch, place pouch on grill, and sit back to enjoy your favorite glass of wine or cocktail! You can definitely make your own foil pouches with aluminum foil. Or, press the easy button and get pre-made ones on Amazon.
The pouch really minimizes the clean up, fold and toss (or recycle!).
Gut Healthy Fish Tacos Recipe
Making a delicious yet gut-healthy and kid-friendly Greek fish recipe is easier than ever. Simply layer the Greek fish onto tacos with garlic hummus for a flavorful and nutritious meal. To add an extra punch of antioxidants, sauté some onions and bell peppers to top off the dish. As evidenced by the picture above, this delicious lemon garlic hummus is sure to be a hit with little ones!
Top with your absolute favorite shredded cheese, and voila! You’re ready to experience the most ridiculously delicious, flaky Greek tacos that you’ve ever tasted. If you are interested in learning all about gut health, keep reading on and see how this amazing fish tacos recipe can help improve it!
Greek Tacos with Hummus
Hummus is an amazing way to take advantage of the incredibly nutritious and super healthy plant-based protein found in chickpeas. Packed with protein, these little beans are a great option for anyone looking to add more plant-based proteins into their diet. Plus, hummus is such a tasty and versatile food that everyone loves it!
Add Chickpeas to Your Greek Fish Recipe
Chickpeas are an amazing source of protein, with just one cup containing an impressive 14.5 grams of protein – that’s almost half the amount of protein found in a cooked chicken breast (Elliott, 2021; USDA, 2022). This makes them an excellent choice for anyone looking to get more plant-based proteins in their diet.
Chickpeas Support Your Health
However, unlike cooked chicken, chickpeas are a powerful nutrition powerhouse! Not only are they full of fiber and protein, but together they can provide your body with an array of incredible health benefits. From aiding in weight loss to helping reduce the risk of chronic diseases such as cancer and heart disease, these two key ingredients make for an unbeatable combination for optimal gut health and overall wellbeing.
Thinking About Other Ways to Make Hummus Tacos?
Thinking about adding hummus to more taco recipes? Check out Greek Chicken and Hummus Tacos in the Instant Pot or a recipe for Hummus Taco Bowls with Corn Saute.
Still Don’t Have an Instant Pot?
top 4 reasons they are a must have!
Make your garlic hummus in the instant pot with this super easy recipe from Kait’s Cupboard! Obviously, you’ll need an instant pot to do this. If you don’t have one, check out my post about why you might become as obsessed with your Instant Pot as I am!
Mediterranean Fish Tacos with Sautéed Bell Pepper and Onion
There is something about sautéed bell pepper and onion that never gets old. This staple duo really can be added to so many recipes. Bell peppers contain a ton of antioxidants which support you and your gut health and are a fixture in my staple ingredients on hand.
Gut Healthy Benefits of Bell Peppers
High in water, similar to cucumbers, bell peppers are a nutrient dense vegetable. With a low calorie burden, bell peppers pack a good deal of nutritional benefit with little cost. They are an excellent source of healthy carbs, protein, fat, and fiber. Similar to kale and carrots, the antioxidants in bell peppers support healthy eyes. Additionally, as a rich source of vitamin C, they may prevent anemia or low iron levels.
Bell Pepper Micro Nutrients
In addition to these benefits, bell peppers are high in vitamins that can support your overall health (Sun et al., 2007). Micro superstars residing within bell peppers include:
- beta-carotene, which helps your body build vitamin A (Marín et al., 2004).
- Vitamin B6 which supports red blood cell development, an important component to our immune system.
- Vitamin K which helps our body clot blood. Anyone with/or has had a toddler knows how important this is, as they are constantly banging their bodies into something.
- Potassium, which may support heart health (Whelton & He, 2014).
- Quercetin, which has been shown to support heart health and prevent other chronic disease (Marin et al., 2004). Although it is worth saying that green bell peppers are higher in polyphenol levels and therefore better for this particular aim, than colored bell peppers (Marin et al., 2004).
Air Fryer Fish Tacos
The air fryer is honestly so good at cooking fish that sometimes it’s hard NOT to use it. Summer beckons, hence the grill recipe. But, if you don’t have a grill, try the air fryer!
My General Electric oven has an air fry mode, so I use that. It works like a charm and I don’t need to worry about crowded food or separate into batches.
This recipe will also work with a countertop air fryer.
Or, check out the air fryer attachment for the Instant Pot!
If you use the air fryer, don’t use the foil pouch, just add the fish and seasonings on a pan or in the air fry basket (if using an air frying machine), and cook for about 8-10 minutes at 400 degrees. It will be perfectly crisped on the outside and moist and flaky on the inside!
Greek Fish Dishes
This Greek fish dish uses tilapia. I wrote a bit about tilapia in my post on pineapple tilapia tacos in the air fryer. Let’s review the details you really will want to know BEFORE you buy your tilapia. Caution, this may get a bit gross.
Need to Know Details Before Buying Tilapia
Tilapia is commonly a farmed fish, meaning it is not wild-caught. The opinion on farmed fish is divided as there are both pros and cons to consider, and many people agree that wild-caught options are usually superior.
Check the Label and Buy Ethically Sourced Tilapia
Tilapia has some serious issues with the farming practices used in countries abroad. Therefore, it is highly advisable to be aware of where your tilapia is coming from and take steps to ensure that it has been sourced responsibly and ethically.
Look for Tilapia from the North America, the Netherlands, Ecuador, or Peru
Whenever you are in the market for Tilapia, it is best to opt for farmed varieties that come from the United States, Canada, Netherlands, Ecuador or Peru. This is because Tilapia is generally not wild caught, rather it is farmed and these countries have stringent regulations in place to ensure that the quality of their farmed stocks remain up to par.
Tilapia is a popular fish that is often farmed and exported from China (Pearson, 2017). Regrettably, China has been found to feed these fish with food containing feces and other dangerous chemicals. Without the right food safety and quality control measures, this can significantly increase the risk of salmonella poisoning (Pearson, 2017).
Pro Tip
Know your tilapia origin story and if you can’t find North American tilapia try halibut! It has all the benefits of tilapia and more.
Greek Fish Tacos
Greek fish tacos are the perfect way to include this Greek fish recipe on your weekly menu. Try with tilapia or halibut for a lean protein option. Combine with lemon garlic hummus in the instant pot to add a delicious dose of fiber to your meal. Finish off with delicious sautéed bell peppers and onion.
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How to a Greek Fish Recipe on the Grill
Equipment
- 1 grill
- Aluminum Foil
Ingredients
Hummus
- 2 cans chickpeas 14.5 oz per can
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 2 small to medium lemons
- 1/2 cup garlic tahini
- 2 tbsp olive oil extra virgin
- 1 tsp Mediterranean sea salt
- 2 tsp cumin
- 2 tsp smoky paprika
Greek Fish Recipe
- 2 lbs tilapia or halibut
- 1/2 bottle Tessamae’s Lemon Garlic organic
- 1 large lemon
- Mediterranean sea salt to taste
- ground pepper to taste
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar unpasteurized
- 4 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp cumin
Toppings
- 1 large red onion sliced thinly
- 1 large yellow bell pepper
- 2 tbsp olive oil extra virgin
- 1 cup Smoked gouda shredded
Tortillas
- 4 taco sized flour tortillas warmed in the pan
Instructions
Make the Garlic Hummus
- 2 cans chickpeas , 4 cloves garlic , 2 small to medium lemons , 1/2 cup garlic tahini, 2 tbsp olive oil , 1 tsp Mediterranean sea salt, 2 tsp cumin, 2 tsp smoky paprika
Grill the Fish
- Heat the grill to medium.
- On a piece of aluminum foil with edges folded up to keep in dresssing, place the fish.2 lbs tilapia or halibut
- Pour the bottle of lemon garlic dressing over the fish. Sprinkle with salt and pepper and dried thyme.1/2 bottle Tessamae’s Lemon Garlic organic, Mediterranean sea salt, ground pepper, 1 tsp dried thyme
- Then, add apple cider vinegar, olive oil, oregano, and cumin. Add sliced lemon overtop.2 tbsp apple cider vinegar, 4 tsp dried oregano, 1 tsp cumin, 2 tbsp olive oil, 1 large lemon
- Using another piece of aluminum foil, place over the top and fold pieces together around the edges creating a pouch. Place on the grill for 12-14 minutes on medium heat.
Sauté the Bell Peppers and Onion
- In a large skillet, add 2 tbsp olive oil. Turn to medium high heat.2 tbsp olive oil
- Add the red onion and bell pepper. Sauté for 6-8 minutes. While cooking, add salt and pepper to taste.Mediterranean sea salt, 1 large red onion, 1 large yellow bell pepper, ground pepper
- When the bell peppers and onions are finished, remove from heat and place them into a serving bowl. Keep the skillet out.
- Shred smoked gouda cheese for topping.1 cup Smoked gouda
- Finally, add flour tortillas, to the heated skillet you used for the bell pepper medley. Heat tortillas with a tiny amount of olive oil, about 4 seconds per side.4 taco sized flour tortillas
Assemble!
- Assemble your greek fish recipe on a taco! In this order, place a flour tortilla, then two scoops hummus, ½ a fish filet, 1 scoop bell pepper and onion, and finish with shredded gouda. Enjoy!
