Best 3 Asian Glazed Tilapia Recipes
Asian glazed tilapia is a delicious and easy-to-prepare dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. The tilapia is coated in a flavorful glaze made with soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey, and ginger, then baked until flaky and tender. This simple but elegant dish is sure to impress your friends and family, and it can be served with a variety of sides, such as steamed rice, roasted vegetables, or a fresh salad.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
ASIAN GLAZED TILAPIA
This recipe comes from a local restaurant. I finally begged and begged and the chef gave me the ingredient list. I had been experimenting with several recipes using a marinade of soy sauce and balsamic vinegar trying to recreate my favorite menu item, but the fish was always over powered. Not so with this combination. The sauce lends the fish a sweet flavor, but doesn't overwhelm. I made it for my friends and they all agreed it was one of the best seafood dishes they've ever eaten. Sorry, but I didn't have a chance to snap any photos. I served the fish over Asian rice straw noodles - I think any light noodle would work nicely. I tossed the noodles with a few tablespoons of the glaze used on the fish, and paired with sautéed zucchini and yellow squash which were julienned for a pretty side dish. I hope you give this a try. It's really quick, easy, and impressive.
Provided by SugaJ
Categories Very Low Carbs
Time 20m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Sprinkle each side of the fish with salt and pepper.
- Coat a sautée pan with Olive Oil or your favorite cooking oil. I find that a non-stick pan works best for cooking this delicate fish.
- Prepare the glaze by mixing equal parts Hoisin with Soy sauce. The hoisin is thicker and sweeter giving balance to the soy. You won't need that much for glazing the fish so you can use the remainder to toss in with your noodles if you want.
- Brush the tops of each of the fish with the glaze and lay that side down on the pan allowing the glaze to form a seared on crust.
- Brush the other side of the fish with glaze before flipping.
- Each side takes about 4-6 minutes depending on how thick your filet is. I had big meaty ones so total cooking time was about 15 minutes. If you are unsure whether they are done, make a small cut into the the thickest part of the fish. If the cut is easy to make and the fish flakes, then it's done. If it's hard to pierce with a fork or seems tough, give it a few more minutes. You may have to flip the fish in order to keep it from burning if you are cooking thicker pieces and need the extra time. You may also want to cover the pan with a lid and let the steam help you out.
- Serve on a bed of asian noodles or alone. It's sure to be a crowd pleaser for those that enjoy seafood, and even those who don't!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 513.1, Fat 11.7, SaturatedFat 3.2, Cholesterol 227.5, Sodium 2081.5, Carbohydrate 8.4, Fiber 0.7, Sugar 4.7, Protein 93.6
ASIAN-STYLE GRILLED TILAPIA
I have to put this recipe somewhere before it gets thrown away!! It was in the paper as a "Quick Meal". I just love tilapia!! Feel free to add more garlic or ginger to this sauce....the more the merrier, right?
Provided by SkinnyMinnie
Categories Tilapia
Time 35m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Combine the soy sauce, sugar, garlic, lime juice, ginger and red pepper flakes in a wide, shallow baking pan that will hold all of the fish in a single layer.
- Stir briefly to dissolve the sugar.
- Add the tilapia, then turn it over so that it's coated all over with the marinade.
- Set aside for 20 min or so.
- Heat the broiler to high, and move the oven rack to position closest to heat.
- Slide the pan into the oven, and broil the fish for 5 minute Keep the oven door ajar so the broiler element stays lit.
- Turn the pan around (back to front), and broil for 5 more minute.
- If the juices in the pan appear to burn, add a little water to the dry spot to prevent burning.
- The fish should be opaque and flaky.
- Spoon the sauce over the fish when serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 151.5, Fat 2, SaturatedFat 0.7, Cholesterol 56.8, Sodium 1065.3, Carbohydrate 9.2, Fiber 0.3, Sugar 6.8, Protein 24.9
HONEY SOY TILAPIA
Steps:
- Mix the honey, soy sauce, balsamic vinegar, and garlic together in a bowl. Place the tilapia fillets in the mixture; allow to marinate in refrigerator at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spray a baking dish with cooking spray.
- Remove tilapia from marinade, and discard the marinade. Place fillets into the prepared baking sheet, and sprinkle the black pepper over the fish.
- Bake in the preheated oven until the fish flakes easily with a fork, 15 to 20 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 217.7 calories, Carbohydrate 33.3 g, Cholesterol 31 mg, Fat 1.4 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 19.4 g, SaturatedFat 0.3 g, Sodium 1398.7 mg, Sugar 29.6 g
Tips:
- To achieve crispy skin on your tilapia, ensure the fish is thoroughly patted dry before cooking. This will help the skin crisp up in the pan.
- For a flavorful marinade, blend garlic, ginger, soy sauce, honey, and sesame oil. Marinate the tilapia in this mixture for at least 30 minutes before cooking.
- When cooking the tilapia, use a non-stick pan over medium heat. This will prevent the fish from sticking to the pan and breaking apart.
- Cook the tilapia for 3-4 minutes per side, or until the fish is cooked through. The fish is cooked when it flakes easily with a fork.
- Serve the tilapia with your favorite sides, such as steamed jasmine rice, roasted vegetables, or a fresh salad.
Conclusion:
Asian-glazed tilapia is a delicious and easy-to-prepare dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. The tilapia is marinated in a flavorful mixture of Asian-inspired ingredients and then cooked until crispy and flaky. The glaze adds a sweet and tangy flavor to the fish, making it irresistible. Serve the tilapia with your favorite sides for a complete and satisfying meal.
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