Ginger Orange Tilapia
Bright, zesty, and irresistibly flavorful, Ginger Orange Tilapia is a quick and easy dinner recipe guaranteed to impress. Tender tilapia fillets are first seared to golden perfection, then infused with a tangy-sweet marinade of fresh orange juice, zesty orange zest, warm grated ginger, soy sauce, and a hint of honey. This effortless dish comes together in just 25 minutes, making it a perfect choice for busy weeknights while still feeling special enough for an elegant dinner. Baked until perfectly tender and garnished with fresh green onions, this citrus-forward seafood dish pairs beautifully with steamed rice or roasted vegetables. Packed with vibrant flavors and wholesome ingredients, Ginger Orange Tilapia is the ultimate fusion of freshness and simplicity!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces Tilapia fillets
- 0.5 cups Orange juice
- 1 teaspoons Orange zest
- 1 tablespoons Fresh ginger (grated)
- 2 tablespoons Soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons Honey
- 2 cloves Garlic (minced)
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 0.25 teaspoons Black pepper
- 2 stalks Green onions (sliced, optional for garnish)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a baking dish.
In a small bowl, whisk together orange juice, orange zest, grated ginger, soy sauce, honey, and minced garlic to form the marinade.
Pat the tilapia fillets dry with paper towels and season both sides with salt and black pepper.
Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat, then sear the tilapia for about 2 minutes per side until lightly browned but not fully cooked. Transfer the seared fillets to the prepared baking dish.
Pour the orange-ginger marinade over the fillets, making sure the sauce coats them evenly.
Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the fish flakes easily with a fork and is fully cooked through.
Remove the tilapia from the oven, and optionally sprinkle with sliced green onions for garnish.
Serve warm with steamed rice or roasted vegetables to complement the vibrant flavors.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1002 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 39.5 g | 51% | |
| Saturated Fat | 8.4 g | 42% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 228 mg | 76% | |
| Sodium | 2564 mg | 112% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 55.2 g | 20% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.1 g | 8% | |
| Total Sugars | 45.8 g | ||
| Protein | 109.4 g | 219% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 94 mg | 7% | |
| Iron | 4.0 mg | 22% | |
| Potassium | 1988 mg | 42% | |
*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.
