Tasty Sesame Tilapia

Tasty Sesame Tilapia
  • PREP TIME
    10 mins
  • COOK TIME
    10 mins
  • TOTAL TIME
    50 mins
  • SERVING
    6 People
  • VIEWS
    372

Elevate your weeknight dinner with this bright and flavorful tilapia dish. The vibrant sesame marinade, infused with notes of orange and ginger, transforms simple tilapia fillets into a culinary delight. Perfectly paired with steamed rice and vibrant green broccoli.

Ingridients

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Nutrition

  • Carbohydrate
    3 g
  • Cholesterol
    41 mg
  • Fiber
    0 g
  • Protein
    24 g
  • Saturated Fat
    2 g
  • Sodium
    673 mg
  • Sugar
    2 g
  • Fat
    11 g
  • Unsaturated Fat
    0 g

DIRECTIONS

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Image Step 01
01 Step

Recipe View In a 9x13 inch baking dish, whisk together the orange juice, soy sauce, sesame oil, sugar, garlic, and ginger until well combined. Add the tilapia fillets, gently turning to ensure they are evenly coated in the marinade. Cover the dish tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, or up to 2 hours, to allow the flavors to meld. (Marinating Time: 30 minutes - 2 hours)

Image Step 02
02 Step

Recipe View Preheat your oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). (Preheating Time: ~15 minutes)

Image Step 03
03 Step

Recipe View Remove the plastic wrap from the baking dish. Bake in the preheated oven until the fish is opaque and flakes easily with a fork. (Baking Time: 9-11 minutes)

For an extra layer of flavor, sprinkle a teaspoon of sesame seeds over the tilapia before baking.
Serve immediately over rice with a side of steamed broccoli or your favorite vegetables.
Adjust the amount of ginger and garlic to your preference.
For a spicier kick, add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the marinade.
Tilapia can be substituted with other white fish fillets, such as cod or haddock.

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RECIPE REVIEWS

Avarage Rating: 4.3/ 5 ( 124 Ratings)
Total Reviews: (3)
  • Sherwood Kris

    I marinated the fish for 2 hours, and the flavor was incredible! My family loved it.

  • Alta Sawayn

    I added a little sriracha to the marinade for some heat, and it was delicious!

  • Ima Abshire

    This recipe was so easy to follow, and the tilapia came out perfectly! The sesame orange flavor is amazing.

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