Honey Sesame Tilapia

Elevate your seafood dinner game with this deliciously simple Honey Sesame Tilapia recipe, perfect for busy weeknights or a flavorful family meal. Featuring tender, flaky tilapia fillets pan-seared to golden perfection, this dish is coated in a luscious glaze made with honey, soy sauce, sesame oil, and a hint of garlic. A touch of cornstarch gives the sauce a silky, restaurant-quality finish, while a sprinkle of sesame seeds and fresh green onions add irresistible texture and brightness. Ready in just 25 minutes, this quick and healthy recipe pairs beautifully with steamed rice or sautéed vegetables for a balanced and satisfying meal. Whether you're new to cooking fish or a seasoned seafood enthusiast, Honey Sesame Tilapia is bound to become a go-to recipe in your kitchen.

Nutriscore Rating: 63/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 pieces Tilapia fillets
• 0.5 teaspoons Salt
• 0.5 teaspoons Black pepper
• 0.5 teaspoons Garlic powder
• 3 tablespoons Honey
• 2 tablespoons Soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons Sesame oil
• 1 tablespoon White sesame seeds
• 1 tablespoon Cornstarch
• 2 tablespoons Water
• 2 tablespoons Cooking oil (vegetable or canola)
• 2 tablespoons Green onions (sliced, for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

Pat the tilapia fillets dry with a paper towel. Season both sides of each fillet with salt, black pepper, and garlic powder.

Step 2

In a small bowl, whisk together the honey, soy sauce, sesame oil, and white sesame seeds. Set aside.

Step 3

In a separate small bowl, mix the cornstarch and water until fully dissolved. This will serve as your sauce thickener.

Step 4

Heat the cooking oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat.

Step 5

Once the skillet is hot, add the tilapia fillets. Cook for 3-4 minutes on each side until the fish is golden and flakes easily with a fork. Remove the fish from the skillet and set aside.

Step 6

Reduce the heat to low and pour the honey sesame sauce mixture into the skillet. Allow it to simmer for about 1 minute.

Step 7

Stir the cornstarch slurry (cornstarch and water mixture) into the sauce. Cook for another 1-2 minutes, stirring constantly, until the sauce thickens.

Step 8

Return the cooked tilapia fillets to the skillet and spoon the thickened sauce over them, ensuring the fillets are evenly coated.

Step 9

Remove the skillet from heat and garnish the tilapia with sliced green onions.

Step 10

Serve the Honey Sesame Tilapia immediately with steamed rice or sautéed vegetables, and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	615.3 grams (615.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1308

Total Fat 71.40g	92%
Saturated Fat 10.60g	53%
Polyunsaturated Fat 11.70g
Cholesterol 228mg	76%
Sodium 2565mg	112%
Total Carbohydrate 65.90g	24%
Dietary Fiber 2.10g	8%
Total Sugars 52.10g
Protein 109.40g	219%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 160mg	12%
Iron 5mg	27%
Potassium 1760mg	37%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 47.8%

Protein: 32.6%

Carbs: 19.6%