Tilapia Baked Wrapped Chinese Style
Elevate your dinner table with this "Tilapia Baked Wrapped Chinese Style" recipe, a delightful fusion of vibrant flavors and healthy cooking techniques. This easy-to-make dish features tender tilapia fillets marinated in a savory blend of soy sauce, sesame oil, honey, and rice vinegar, then paired with aromatic ginger, garlic, and fresh vegetables like carrots and red bell pepper. Wrapped snugly in parchment paper and baked, the fish steams perfectly, locking in moisture and infusing it with the bold, tangy-sweet marinade. Garnished with fresh cilantro and served alongside steamed rice or noodles, this low-fat, high-protein meal is as visually stunning as it is delicious. Perfect for busy weeknights or impressing guests, this recipe brings authentic Chinese-inspired flavors to your kitchen with minimal effort.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces Tilapia fillets
- 2 tablespoons Fresh ginger
- 3 cloves Garlic
- 4 tablespoons Soy sauce
- 2 teaspoons Sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon Honey
- 1 tablespoon Rice vinegar
- 4 stalks Green onions
- 1 medium-sized Carrots
- 1 medium-sized Red bell pepper
- 2 tablespoons Fresh cilantro
- 1 teaspoon Black pepper
- 4 sheets Parchment paper
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
Thinly slice the ginger, garlic, green onions, carrot, and red bell pepper. Set them aside.
In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, sesame oil, honey, rice vinegar, and black pepper to make the marinade.
Cut 4 large sheets of parchment paper, each about 12x16 inches.
Place one tilapia fillet in the center of each parchment sheet.
Drizzle 1 tablespoon of the marinade over each fillet, ensuring it is evenly coated.
Top each fillet with equal portions of the sliced ginger, garlic, green onions, carrot, and red bell pepper.
Fold the parchment paper around the tilapia and vegetables to create a sealed packet. Fold and crimp the edges tightly to prevent steam from escaping during baking.
Place the packets on a baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the tilapia is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork.
Carefully open the packets to avoid the hot steam and garnish with fresh cilantro before serving.
Serve immediately with steamed rice or noodles for a complete meal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
978 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 39.9 g | 51% | |
| Saturated Fat | 8.2 g | 41% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 11.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 228 mg | 76% | |
| Sodium | 2596 mg | 113% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 45.0 g | 16% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.6 g | 27% | |
| Total Sugars | 26.6 g | ||
| Protein | 114.0 g | 228% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 170 mg | 13% | |
| Iron | 5.9 mg | 33% | |
| Potassium | 2539 mg | 54% | |
*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.
