Pan-Seared Tilapia with Ginger-Lime Glaze
Ingredients
- 4 filletstilapia fillets (about 6 ounces each)
- 2lime
- 1 tablespoonfresh ginger
- 3 clovesgarlic
- 2 tablespoonsoy sauce
- 1 tablespoonhoney
- 2 tablespoonolive oil
- ·salt
- ·black pepper
- 2scallion
- ½ teaspoonsesame seeds
Prep
- 01
Juice 2 limes into a small bowl.
- 02
Mince 1 tablespoon fresh ginger and mince 3 cloves garlic.
- 03
Slice 2 scallions, separating white and green parts if desired.
Method
- 01
Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering, about 1 minute.
- 02
Season both sides of the tilapia fillets generously with salt and pepper.
- 03
Place fillets skin-side up in the hot skillet and cook for 3 to 4 minutes until the bottom is golden and crisp. Flip and cook for another 2 to 3 minutes until the fish is opaque throughout and flakes easily with a fork. Transfer to a plate.
- 04
Pour off all but 1 teaspoon of oil from the skillet. Add the minced ginger and garlic and cook for 30 seconds, stirring constantly, until fragrant.
- 05
Add 2 tablespoons soy sauce, 1 tablespoon honey, and the juice of 2 limes. Stir to combine and simmer for 1 minute.
- 06
Return the tilapia to the skillet or spoon the glaze over the fillets on the plate. Top with sliced scallions and sesame seeds. Serve immediately.
Spice Tips
For a spicy kick, add a pinch of red pepper flakes or a dab of sriracha to the glaze. A touch of white pepper in place of black pepper adds subtle heat without overpowering the bright citrus notes.