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Honey Sesame Tilapia Recipe

This crispy, honey-glazed tilapia recipe is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser! Featured (and sadly, now lost!) in the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel's food section, this dish has become a family staple. Kids and adults alike rave about the sweet and savory flavor combination, thanks to the unique crunch of sesame sticks (not seeds!). Get ready for requests for this recipe after every meal!

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 30 mins
Calories 224.6 kcal
Protein 76g
Rating 4.4 (8 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Honey Sesame Tilapia

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How to Make Honey Sesame Tilapia

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Wash and pat dry 4 (6-ounce) tilapia fillets.
  3. In a shallow bowl, whisk together 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard, 2 tablespoons honey, 1 tablespoon soy sauce, and 1 teaspoon sesame oil.
  4. Place 1/2 cup sesame sticks in a food processor and pulse until coarsely crushed. Transfer to a large, shallow bowl.
  5. Brush each tilapia fillet on both sides with the honey-mustard mixture.
  6. Press the coated tilapia fillets into the crushed sesame sticks, ensuring they are fully coated.
  7. Place the coated fish on a non-stick baking sheet or one lined with parchment paper.
  8. Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the tilapia is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

14 g

Sugar

34g

Fat

6g

Carbs

2g

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30 Minutes Or Less Time To Make Course Main Ingredient Preparation Main Dish Seafood Easy Fish Freshwater Fish Tilapia