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Five-Spice Tilapia For Two Or Three

Here's how you make Five-Spice Tilapia For Two Or Three
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  • Servings: 3
  • Prep: 5m
  • Cook: 4-5m
    • The following recipe serves 3 people.

Ingredients

The ingredients are:
  • 12 ounces fresh tilapia fish fillets
  • 1/2 teaspoon Chinese five-spice powder
  • 2 1/2 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons light brown sugar
  • 1/2 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 scallions (thinly sliced, for garnish)
  • 2 to 3 lime wedges (for garnish)
We recommend you get your ingredients ready before you start cooking. Once you're ready, here are the steps to making this delicious recipe

How to Make

  • Step 1: Sprinkle both sides of tilapia fillets with five-spice powder.

  • Step 2: Combine soy sauce and brown sugar in a small bowl.

  • Step 3: Heat oil in a medium or large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the tilapia and cook until the outer edges are opaque, about 2 minutes.

  • Step 4: Reduce heat to medium, turn the fish over, stir the soy mixture and pour into the pan. Bring the sauce to a boil and cook until the fish is cooked through and the sauce has thickened slightly, about 2 minutes more.

  • Step 5: Remove from heat, drizzle with pan sauce and garnish with scallions and lime wedges.

Tips & Variations

Don't forget the following tips and variations.
  • Large nonstick skillet

We hope you enjoy this recipe!

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