Ginger Tilapia
Elevate your weeknight dinner with this vibrant and flavor-packed Ginger Tilapia recipe! Tender tilapia fillets are pan-seared to perfection and bathed in a savory, aromatic ginger-soy marinade infused with garlic, citrusy lime juice, and a touch of honey for natural sweetness. Ready in just 25 minutes, this quick and healthy dish is ideal for busy evenings, offering a perfect balance of zesty, sweet, and umami flavors. Serve it over fluffy rice or alongside steamed vegetables for a wholesome meal, and finish with a sprinkle of green onions for a burst of freshness. Whether you're a seafood lover or looking for a light yet satisfying dinner idea, this skillet-cooked tilapia recipe will become a new favorite.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces Tilapia fillets
- 2 tablespoons Fresh ginger
- 2 pieces Garlic cloves
- 3 tablespoons Soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons Lime juice
- 1 tablespoon Honey
- 2 tablespoons Vegetable oil
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 0.25 teaspoons Black pepper
- 2 stalks Green onions (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Pat the tilapia fillets dry with paper towels and season both sides with salt and black pepper.
Peel and finely grate the fresh ginger. Mince the garlic cloves.
In a small bowl, combine the soy sauce, lime juice, honey, grated ginger, and minced garlic. Mix well to create the marinade.
Heat the vegetable oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium heat.
Place the seasoned tilapia fillets into the hot skillet. Cook for 3-4 minutes on the first side, until the edges begin to turn golden brown.
Gently flip the fillets and pour the ginger-soy marinade over the fish.
Reduce the heat to medium-low and let the fillets cook for another 6-8 minutes, occasionally spooning the sauce over the fish, until the tilapia is cooked through and opaque.
Transfer the cooked fillets to serving plates and drizzle the remaining sauce from the pan over the top.
Optionally, garnish with sliced green onions for added freshness and serve immediately with rice or steamed vegetables.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
875 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 37.4 g | 48% | |
| Saturated Fat | 7.8 g | 39% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 16.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 228 mg | 76% | |
| Sodium | 3141 mg | 137% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 31.8 g | 12% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.8 g | 6% | |
| Total Sugars | 19.5 g | ||
| Protein | 110.0 g | 220% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 115 mg | 9% | |
| Iron | 3.8 mg | 21% | |
| Potassium | 1999 mg | 43% | |
*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.
