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Asian Fish with Ginger and Soy

Delicious Asian Fish with Ginger and Soy for Quick Weeknight Dinners

A light, flavorful Asian fish recipe featuring ginger and soy, perfect for quick and satisfying weeknight dinners.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 filets
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Fish
  • 4 filets tilapia or cod/catfish
  • 1 pinch salt adjust based on soy sauce
  • 1 dash white pepper or black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch or flour
  • 3 tablespoons neutral oil canola or peanut
For the Sauce
  • 2 tablespoons light soy sauce or tamari
  • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger julienned, or use ground ginger
  • 2 tablespoons water adjust for desired consistency
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil omit if allergic
  • 1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar or apple cider vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon sugar or honey
  • 1 teaspoon chili crisp optional
For Garnishing
  • 2 stalks green onions chopped
  • 0.25 cup cilantro leaves snipped
  • 1 lime lime wedges for serving

Equipment

  • large skillet

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Finely julienne fresh ginger, chop green onions, slice red chili, snip cilantro leaves, and cut lime into wedges.
Seasoning
  1. Combine salt, white pepper, and cornstarch in a bowl. Dust tilapia filets with the mixture and set aside.
Making the Sauce
  1. Mix light soy sauce, ginger, water, sesame oil, rice wine vinegar, sugar, and chili crisp to create the sauce.
Cooking the Fish
  1. Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add tilapia filets and cook for approximately 3 minutes until golden brown.
Simmering
  1. Flip filets, pour sauce over, and simmer for an additional 3-4 minutes until fish reaches an internal temperature of 145℉.
Serving
  1. Transfer fish to a platter, drizzle with sauce, garnish with green onions, chili, and cilantro. Serve with lime wedges.

Nutrition

Serving: 1filetCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 5IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 4mgIron: 10mg

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container; best enjoyed within 1-2 days. For freezing, wrap tightly; can last up to 2 months.

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