Vietnamese Tilapia With Turmeric And Dill Recipe

Name: Vietnamese Tilapia With Turmeric And Dill
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/4 cup sliced shallots; 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill; 1 tablespoon minced garlic; 1 tablespoon grated peeled fresh ginger; 2 tablespoons fish sauce; 1 tablespoon dark sesame oil; 1 teaspoon ground turmeric; 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 4 (6-ounce) tilapia fillets, each cut into 4 pieces; 2 tablespoons peanut oil; Cooking spray; 4 cups vertically sliced sweet onion; 1/2 cup torn fresh dill, divided; 4 green onions, cut into (2-inch) pieces; 1 tablespoon lower-sodium soy sauce; 2 teaspoons sugar; 1/4 cup unsalted, dry-roasted peanuts, crushed; 8 lemon wedges

Servings: persons

1/4 cup sliced shallots
1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1 tablespoon grated peeled fresh ginger
2 tablespoons fish sauce
1 tablespoon dark sesame oil
1 teaspoon ground turmeric
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
4 (6-ounce) tilapia fillets, each cut into 4 pieces
2 tablespoons peanut oil
Cooking spray
4 cups vertically sliced sweet onion
1/2 cup torn fresh dill, divided
4 green onions, cut into (2-inch) pieces
1 tablespoon lower-sodium soy sauce
2 teaspoons sugar
1/4 cup unsalted, dry-roasted peanuts, crushed
8 lemon wedges

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Combine first 8 ingredients in a large bowl, stirring with a whisk until smooth. Add fish; toss to coat. Cover and chill 2 hours.
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Remove fish from marinade; discard marinade and solids. Combine fish and peanut oil in a bowl; toss to coat.
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Heat a large heavy skillet over high heat. Coat pan with cooking spray. Add onion, 1/4 cup dill, and green onions; stir-fry 3 minutes. Add soy sauce and sugar; stir-fry 1 minute. Arrange onion mixture on a platter. Return pan to high heat. Add half of fish to pan; cook 3 minutes. Turn fish over; cook 1 minute or until fish flakes easily when tested with a fork. Place fish on platter over onion mixture. Repeat procedure with remaining fish. Sprinkle with remaining 1/4 cup dill and peanuts. Serve with lemon wedges.
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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

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 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/4 cup sliced shallots, 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill, 1 tablespoon minced garlic, 1 tablespoon grated peeled fresh ginger, and more.

Yes, Vietnamese Tilapia With Turmeric And Dill 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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Vietnamese Tilapia With Turmeric And Dill

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