Pan-Seared 5-Spice Tilapia W/ Hot-Orange-Ginger Sau

Name: Pan-Seared 5-Spice Tilapia W/ Hot-Orange-Ginger Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons ground star anise; 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon; 2 teaspoons ground fennel; ½ teaspoon ground cloves; ½ teaspoon ground szechwan pepper; ½ teaspoon Chinese five spice powder; ¼ teaspoon salt; ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper; 3 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided; 1 lb tilapia fillet (4-6); 2 tablespoons minced scallions; ⅓ cup hot ginger, sauce; ¼ cup orange marmalade; ¼ cup fresh orange juice; 2 tablespoons rice vinegar; 1 tablespoon minced fresh gingerroot; ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes; 1 teaspoon minced garlic; 1 tablespoon vegetable oil; salt

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons ground star anise
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
2 teaspoons ground fennel
½ teaspoon ground cloves
½ teaspoon ground szechwan pepper
½ teaspoon Chinese five spice powder
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
3 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided
1 lb tilapia fillet (4-6)
2 tablespoons minced scallions
⅓ cup hot ginger, sauce
¼ cup orange marmalade
¼ cup fresh orange juice
2 tablespoons rice vinegar
1 tablespoon minced fresh gingerroot
½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
salt

1
PREPARE HOT ORANGE-GINGER SAUCE:.
2
Whisk marmalade, orange juice, vinegar, gingerroot, and pepper flakes together in small bowl.
3
Saute garlic in saucepan with oil over med-hi heat for 30 seconds.
4
Add marmalade mixture and simmer, stirring continuously, until sauce thickens, about 5 minutes.
5
Season with salt.
6
PREPARE FIVE-SPICE POWDER:.
7
Grind all your spices, until it is all blended together.
8
Makes 1/4 cup of powder - will keep for several months in an airtight container.
9
PREPARE TILAPIA:.
10
Mix five-spice powder, salt and cayenne pepper with 2 T oil in small bowl.
11
Pat fillets dry; brush both sides with spice mixture.
12
Heat remaining 1 T oil in large nonstick skillet over med-hi het until skillet is lightly smoking.
13
Add fillets; saute 3 minutes on each side.
14
Sprinkle with scallions.
15
Serve with Hot Orange-Ginger Sauce & vegetable fried rice.
16
Enjoy.

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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

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 20 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons ground star anise, 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon, 2 teaspoons ground fennel, ½ teaspoon ground cloves, and more.

Yes, Pan-Seared 5-Spice Tilapia W/ Hot-Orange-Ginger 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.

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Pan-Seared 5-Spice Tilapia W/ Hot-Orange-Ginger Sauce

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