Sweet-Soy Tomato Tilapia Recipe

Name: Sweet-Soy Tomato Tilapia
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Two 4-ounce tilapia fillets; Kosher or sea salt, to taste; Fresh cracked black pepper, to taste; 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided; 1 tablespoon grated or minced fresh ginger; 2 tablespoons soy sauce; 1 tablespoon water; 1 tablespoon rice vinegar; 2 tablespoons brown sugar; 1/2 teaspoon sesame seed oil; 1 medium tomato, seeded and diced

Servings: persons

Two 4-ounce tilapia fillets
Kosher or sea salt, to taste
Fresh cracked black pepper, to taste
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
1 tablespoon grated or minced fresh ginger
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon water
1 tablespoon rice vinegar
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon sesame seed oil
1 medium tomato, seeded and diced

1
Rinse and pat dry the tilapia fillets.
2
Season with salt and pepper.
3
Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat.
4
Melt 1 tablespoon of butter and then add the tilapia fillets.
5
Cook 1-2 minutes on each side or until golden and cooked through.
6
Remove the fillets from the pan and set aside.
7
In the same pan over medium heat, add the remaining tablespoon of butter and then stir in the ginger.
8
Cook for 1 minute or until soft.
9
Stir in the soy sauce, water, rice vinegar, brown sugar, and sesame seed oil.
10
Simmer for 2 minutes, and then stir in the tomatoes.
11
Cook for 30 seconds or until the tomatoes are heated through.
12
Plate the fillets and then spoon the tomatoes and sauce over the fillets.
13
Serve warm.

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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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Two 4-ounce tilapia fillets, Kosher or sea salt, to taste, Fresh cracked black pepper, to taste, 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided, and more.

Yes, Sweet-Soy Tomato Tilapia 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.

Sweet-Soy Tomato Tilapia

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