5 Spice Tilapia
Delight your taste buds with the bold flavors of 5 Spice Tilapia, a quick and flavorful seafood recipe that features the aromatic depth of Chinese five-spice powder. Perfectly marinated in a savory blend of soy sauce, honey, garlic, ginger, and zesty lime juice, this dish delivers a harmonious balance of sweet, salty, and tangy notes. The tilapia fillets are seared to perfection, creating a flaky, tender texture, and elevated with a drizzle of thickened marinade for an extra burst of flavor. Garnished with vibrant green onions and toasted sesame seeds, this dish is both visually appealing and rich in taste. Ready in just 25 minutes, it’s the ideal weeknight dinner when paired with steamed rice or sautéed vegetables. This recipe is sure to become a household favorite for fans of Asian-inspired cuisine!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces Tilapia fillets
- 2 teaspoons Chinese five-spice powder
- 3 tablespoons Soy sauce
- 1.5 tablespoons Honey
- 2 pieces Garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon Ginger, grated
- 2 tablespoons Lime juice
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Green onions, chopped
- 1 teaspoons Sesame seeds, toasted
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 0.25 teaspoons Black pepper
Instructions
In a small bowl, whisk together the Chinese five-spice powder, soy sauce, honey, minced garlic, grated ginger, lime juice, olive oil, salt, and black pepper to create the marinade.
Place the tilapia fillets in a shallow dish or resealable plastic bag and pour the marinade over them. Make sure all the fillets are evenly coated. Let them marinate for 10-15 minutes.
Preheat a large non-stick skillet over medium heat.
Remove the tilapia fillets from the marinade and shake off any excess. Reserve the marinade for later use.
Add a drizzle of olive oil to the skillet and place the tilapia fillets into the pan. Cook for 3-4 minutes on each side, or until the fish is opaque and flakes easily with a fork.
While the fish is cooking, pour the reserved marinade into a small saucepan and simmer over medium heat for 2-3 minutes until slightly thickened.
Once the tilapia is cooked, transfer it to a serving plate. Drizzle the thickened marinade over the fillets.
Garnish with chopped green onions and toasted sesame seeds. Serve immediately with steamed rice or sautéed vegetables.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
951 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 40.7 g | 52% | |
| Saturated Fat | 8.6 g | 43% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 228 mg | 76% | |
| Sodium | 3142 mg | 137% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 40.5 g | 15% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.8 g | 10% | |
| Total Sugars | 27.4 g | ||
| Protein | 110.4 g | 221% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 143 mg | 11% | |
| Iron | 4.9 mg | 27% | |
| Potassium | 1883 mg | 40% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
