This honey soy tilapia recipe is a quick and easy dish that is bursting with flavor. The tender and flaky tilapia fillets are marinated in a sweet and savory sauce made with honey, soy sauce, garlic, and ginger. The result is a perfectly balanced dish that is sure to impress friends and family. Serve it with steamed vegetables and rice for a complete meal.
Ingredients
- 4 tilapia fillets
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup honey
- 2 cloves of garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon grated ginger
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Chopped green onions, for garnish
- Sesame seeds, for garnish
Directions
- In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, honey, garlic, and ginger.
- Marinate the tilapia fillets in the sauce for 15 minutes, turning them once.
- Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Remove the tilapia fillets from the marinade, reserving the marinade.
- Season the fillets with salt and pepper on both sides.
- Cook the fillets in the hot skillet for 3-4 minutes per side, or until they are cooked through and easily flake with a fork.
- Remove the fillets from the skillet and set them aside.
- Pour the reserved marinade into the skillet and bring it to a boil.
- Reduce the heat and simmer the sauce for 2-3 minutes, or until it thickens slightly.
- Return the cooked tilapia fillets to the skillet and spoon the sauce over them.
- Garnish with chopped green onions and sesame seeds before serving.
Interesting Facts
Tilapia is a mild and versatile fish that is a great source of lean protein.
Honey and soy sauce create a delicious sweet and savory glaze for the tilapia fillets.
This recipe can easily be doubled or halved to serve more or fewer people.
Serve the honey soy tilapia with steamed rice and your favorite vegetables for a complete and balanced meal.