Five Spice Tilapia With Citrus Ponzu Sauce Recipe

Quick, easy, and bursting with flavor! This lightened-up Five Spice Tilapia recipe comes together in just 15 minutes. The flaky tilapia is perfectly seasoned with a fragrant five-spice blend and pan-seared to perfection. Then, it's drizzled with a vibrant citrus ponzu sauce that's both tangy and refreshing. A delicious weeknight meal the whole family will love!

Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 15 mins
Calories 195.3 kcal
Protein 69g
Rating 5.0 (2 Reviews)
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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Five Spice Tilapia With Citrus Ponzu Sauce

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How to Make Five Spice Tilapia With Citrus Ponzu Sauce

  1. In a small bowl, whisk together 2 tablespoons green onions (finely chopped), 2 tablespoons orange juice, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, 2 tablespoons soy sauce, 1 tablespoon brown sugar, 1 tablespoon rice vinegar, and 1 teaspoon grated ginger.
  2. In a separate small bowl, combine 1 teaspoon five-spice powder, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper.
  3. Sprinkle both sides of 2 (4-6 ounce) tilapia fillets evenly with the five-spice mixture.
  4. Heat 1 tablespoon vegetable oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
  5. Add tilapia fillets to the hot skillet.
  6. Cook for 2-3 minutes per side, or until the fish is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork.
  7. Remove tilapia from the skillet and drizzle generously with the citrus ponzu sauce. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

15 g

Sugar

7g

Fat

5g

Carbs

0g

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