Asian-Style Grilled Tilapia

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 3 large garlic cloves, minced (about a Tbs.)
• 1 lime, juice of (2 Tbs or so)
• 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, minced
• 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• 1 lb tilapia fillet (or other thin mild fish)

Directions

1. 1

   Combine the soy sauce, sugar, garlic, lime juice, ginger and red pepper flakes in a wide, shallow baking pan that will hold all of the fish in a single layer.

2. 2

   Stir briefly to dissolve the sugar.

3. 3

   Add the tilapia, then turn it over so that it's coated all over with the marinade.

4. 4

   Set aside for 20 min or so.

5. 5

   Heat the broiler to high, and move the oven rack to position closest to heat.

6. 6

   Slide the pan into the oven, and broil the fish for 5 minute Keep the oven door ajar so the broiler element stays lit.

7. 7

   Turn the pan around (back to front), and broil for 5 more minute.

8. 8

   If the juices in the pan appear to burn, add a little water to the dry spot to prevent burning.

9. 9

   The fish should be opaque and flaky.

10. 10

    Spoon the sauce over the fish when serving.