Best 3 5 Spice Tilapia Recipes

"5 spice tilapia" is a culinary delight that combines the bold flavors of Asian spices with the delicate texture of tilapia. This dish is a journey for the taste buds, offering a harmonious blend of savory, sweet, sour, bitter, and umami flavors. The five spices used in this recipe - star anise, cinnamon, cloves, fennel seeds, and Szechuan peppercorns - create a unique aromatic profile that elevates the tilapia to new heights. Whether you're a seasoned cook or just starting out, this article will guide you through the steps to create an exceptional meal that will leave your family and friends craving more.

Here are our top 3 tried and tested recipes!

SEASONED TILAPIA FILLETS

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If you need a healthy, keep-it-simple solution to dinner tonight, you just found it. This restaurant-quality tilapia fillet recipe relies on spices you're likely to have on hand to deliver big flavor. This is how to make tilapia. -Dana Alexander, Lebanon, Missouri

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 25m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

2 tilapia fillets (6 ounces each)
1 tablespoon butter, melted
1 teaspoon Montreal steak seasoning
1/2 teaspoon dried parsley flakes
1/4 teaspoon paprika
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
1/8 teaspoon onion powder
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
Dash garlic powder

Steps:

Preheat oven to 425°. Place tilapia in a greased 11x7-in. baking dish; drizzle with butter. In a small bowl, mix remaining ingredients; sprinkle over fillets., Bake, covered, 10 minutes. Uncover; bake until fish just begins to flake easily with a fork, 5-8 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 193 calories, Fat 7g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 98mg cholesterol, Sodium 589mg sodium, Carbohydrate 1g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 32g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

5-SPICE TILAPIA

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Make and share this 5-Spice Tilapia recipe from Food.com.

Provided by TattooedMamaof2

Categories Tilapia

Time 15m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

1 lb tilapia fillet
1 teaspoon five-spice powder
1/4 cup reduced sodium soy sauce
3 tablespoons light brown sugar
1 tablespoon canola oil
3 scallions, thinly sliced

Steps:

Sprinkle both sides of tilapia fillets with 5-spice powder. Combine soy sauce and brown sugar in a small bowl.
Heat oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the tilapia and cook until the outer edges are opaque, about 2 minutes. Reduce heat to medium, turn the fish over, stir the soy mixture and pour into the pan.
Bring the sauce to a boil and cook until the fish is cooked through and the sauce has thickened slightly, about 2 minutes more.
Add scallions and remove from the heat. Serve the fish drizzled with the sauce.

FIVE-SPICE TILAPIA WITH CITRUS PONZU SAUCE

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I love tilapia! This is a Cooking Light recipe. I have not yet made this, but it looks to be a relatively quick and easy meal.

Provided by Pinay0618

Categories Tilapia

Time 15m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

2 tablespoons thinly sliced green onions
2 tablespoons orange juice
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon low sodium soy sauce
1 teaspoon brown sugar
2 teaspoons rice wine vinegar
1/4 teaspoon bottled ground fresh ginger (such as Spice World)
1/2 teaspoon five-spice powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper
4 (6 ounce) tilapia fillets
2 teaspoons canola oil

Steps:

Combine green onions, juices, soy sauce, brown sugar, vinegar, and ginger in a small bowl.
Combine five-spice powder, salt, and pepper.
Sprinkle both sides of fish evenly with spice mixture.
Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
Add fish to pan; cook 2 minutes on each side or until fish flakes easily when tested with a fork or until desired degree of doneness.
Remove from skillet, and serve with sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 195.3, Fat 5.2, SaturatedFat 1.2, Cholesterol 85.1, Sodium 368.1, Carbohydrate 2.8, Fiber 0.2, Sugar 2, Protein 34.5

Tips:

For the best results, use fresh tilapia fillets that are about the same size.
If you don't have a steamer, you can cook the tilapia in a pan with a little water or broth.
The 5-spice powder can be adjusted to taste. If you like a spicier dish, add more powder.
Serve the tilapia with steamed vegetables, rice, or noodles.

Conclusion:

The 5-spice tilapia is a delicious and healthy dish that is perfect for a quick and easy weeknight meal. The tilapia is cooked in a flavorful broth that is infused with the aromas of the 5-spice powder. The fish is tender and flaky, and the sauce is rich and savory. This dish is sure to please everyone at the table.