Jamin's Tilapia With Spicy Dark Sauce Recipe

Name: Jamin's Tilapia With Spicy Dark Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 medium tilapia fillets; 1 teaspoon fresh ground pepper; 1 teaspoon kosher salt; ⅛ tablespoon butter; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 tablespoon garlic, minced; ½ tablespoon ginger, minced; ¼ cup Worcestershire sauce; 1 ½ tablespoons soy sauce; ½ tablespoon fresh lime juice; 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes; 2 teaspoons brown sugar; ⅛ cup scallion; 1 teaspoon dried cilantro (or 2 tbsp fresh cilantro leaves); ¼ cup tomatoes, cut into small cubes

Servings: persons

2 medium tilapia fillets
1 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
1 teaspoon kosher salt
⅛ tablespoon butter
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon garlic, minced
½ tablespoon ginger, minced
¼ cup Worcestershire sauce
1 ½ tablespoons soy sauce
½ tablespoon fresh lime juice
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
2 teaspoons brown sugar
⅛ cup scallion
1 teaspoon dried cilantro (or 2 tbsp fresh cilantro leaves)
¼ cup tomatoes, cut into small cubes

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Directions.
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In a large frying pan, heat the oil and butter.
3
Pat dry the fish on a paper tower then season it with pepper and salt on one side only.
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On a medium heat setting, put the fish on the pan and fry for about 4-5 mins then turn it over, season again and fry for another 3-4 minutes.
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When the fish is about flaky and the outside is golden dark brown, take it out of the pan and set aside.
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Keep warm.
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Meanwhile on the same pan, saute garlic and ginger for about 30 secs.
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Then put and combine the two sauces, lime juice, pepper flakes and brown sugar on the pan.
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Simmer for about 2-3 minutes.
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At this time, you can taste the sauce and suite it according to your liking (add more worcestershire or soy sauce).
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Turn the heat to high and put the tilapia back and simmer for < 1 minute.
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When the sauce is thick and bubbly, turn off the heat and put the tilapia first on a plate then drizzle it with the sauce.
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Garnish with scallions, cilantro, and tomato.
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Serve immediately on top of jasmine rice.
15
Delicious!

105

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 medium tilapia fillets, 1 teaspoon fresh ground pepper, 1 teaspoon kosher salt, ⅛ tablespoon butter, and more.

Yes, Jamin's Tilapia With Spicy Dark Sauce falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Jamin's Tilapia With Spicy Dark Sauce

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