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Jamin's Tilapia With Spicy Dark Sauce

Recipe #294908 | 30 min | 10 min prep | SERVES 1 -2 (Change Servings)

RECIPE BY: jApZerlearns2c00k41

This recipe was referred to me by my co-worker and after I got home, I tried it and to my surprise it was really good considering it was so easy. If you like the flakiness of the tilapia with a little bit of spice, this one's for you! I usually did not measure my recipe and just suited it according to my taste. Delicious! Hope you enjoy it!

Posted on: Mar 28, 2008

Ingredients

  • Frying

    Dark Sauce

    Garnish

    Directions

    1. 1
      Directions.
    2. 2
      In a large frying pan, heat the oil and butter.
    3. 3
      Pat dry the fish on a paper tower then season it with pepper and salt on one side only.
    4. 4
      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.
    5. 5
      When the fish is about flaky and the outside is golden dark brown, take it out of the pan and set aside. Keep warm.
    6. 6
      Meanwhile on the same pan, saute garlic and ginger for about 30 secs.
    7. 7
      Then put and combine the two sauces, lime juice, pepper flakes and brown sugar on the pan. Simmer for about 2-3 minutes.
    8. 8
      At this time, you can taste the sauce and suite it according to your liking (add more worcestershire or soy sauce).
    9. 9
      Turn the heat to high and put the tilapia back and simmer for < 1 minute.
    10. 10
      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.
    11. 11
      Garnish with scallions, cilantro, and tomato. Serve immediately on top of jasmine rice. Delicious!
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    From: Ilovemy4kids

    On Apr 19, 2008

    The fish was delicious on its own. The sauce though, was a little sweet for us. Thank you for posting.

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    From: Sandi (From CA)

    On Apr 14, 2008

    This was outstanding! My husband and I enjoyed it immensely and what a lovely surprise the sauce was with the garnishes. Just a delightful combination of flavors that went well with steamed rice. I omitted the red pepper flakes which left it with the perfect level of kick from the Worcestershire sauce for our novice tongues. This one will be made again and again, particularly for those nights when I don't want to put too much effort into a dish, but which results in big flavor payoff. Thank you so much for posting and many thanks to your co-worker, too!

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    Nutrition Facts

    Serving Size 1 (219g)

    Recipe makes 1 servings

    The following items or measurements are not included below:

    2 medium tilapia fillets

    1 teaspoon fresh ground pepper

    Calories 397
    Calories from Fat 262 (66%)
    Amount Per Serving %DV
    Total Fat 29.2g 44%
    Saturated Fat 4.8g 24%
    Monounsaturated Fat 20.2g
    Polyunsaturated Fat 3.2g
    Trans Fat 0.0g
    Cholesterol 3mg 1%
    Sodium 3955mg 164%
    Potassium 954mg 27%
    Total Carbohydrate 34.6g 11%
    Dietary Fiber 2.7g 10%
    Sugars 18.3g
    Protein 4.9g 9%
    Vitamin A 1396mcg 27%
    Vitamin B6 0.3mg 14%
    Vitamin B12 0.0mcg 0%
    Vitamin C 27mg 45%
    Vitamin E 3mcg 12%
    Calcium 141mg 14%
    Iron 6mg 35%

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