Dinner for 2
Foil Packet Spiced Fish
Fish fillets bake in seasoned foil packets and pair with a fresh watermelon salsa brightened with lime, onion, and cilantro.
$6.83for 4 servings
$1.71 per serving$6.83 for 4
Typical price: Salefork's estimate of an everyday US shelf price for each ingredient. Pick your city to price it from this week's ad.

Photo: skinnytaste.com
- 30 minstart to table
- Easydifficulty
- 2servings (the source says 4, which counts pieces)
- $typical cost tier
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What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Red onions$1.49/lb typical | 0.2 lb | $0.28Typical price |
| Fresh herbs (cilantro, parsley, basil)$1.49 each typical | a little | $0.09Typical price |
| Lemons and limes$0.60 each typical | 1.75 | $1.05Typical price |
| Poblano and other fresh chiles$0.60 each typical | 0.5 | $0.30Typical price |
| Mint, dill, rosemary, thyme and other fresh herbs$1.99 each typical | a little | $0.01Typical price |
| Tortillas$0.30 each typical | 4 | $1.20Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $3.41 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
Olive and cooking oilDried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsSalt and pepperDried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 2 cups diced seedless watermelon
- 1/4 small red onion
- 2 tbsp roughly chopped fresh cilantro
- 1 lime
- 1/2 jalapeno pepper
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 4 boneless
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp ground cayenne pepper
- 1/4 tsp ground oregano
- 1/8 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 lime
- 4 tsp olive oil
- 4 pieces reynolds wrap® heavy duty aluminum foil
- lime wedges (optional)
Steps
- Heat the oven to 400 F and tear four large foil sheets.
- Mix the paprika, salt, onion powder, garlic powder, cayenne, oregano, and black pepper in a small bowl.
- Toss the watermelon, red onion, cilantro, jalapeno, lime juice, and 1 tablespoon olive oil in another bowl.
- Brush four fish fillets with 4 teaspoons olive oil, coat them with the spice mixture, and place one on each foil sheet.
- Fold the foil tightly around the fish and bake on a large baking sheet for 12 to 15 minutes, until the fish reaches 145 F and flakes easily.
- Open the packets carefully and top the fish with watermelon salsa.
Swaps
- Red onions for Onionsabout $0.20/lb less at typical prices
- Tortillas for Pita or naanabout $0.25/each more at typical prices
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