Ginger Orange Tilapia

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup orange juice
  • 1 teaspoon grated orange peel
  • 1 teaspoon garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon grated ginger
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 4 tilapia fillets
  • flour, seasoned with
  • salt and pepper

Instructions

  1. To prepare the marinade, in a small bowl, whisk together orange juice and peeled garlic, ginger and oil.
  2. Place the fillets in a shallow dish and cover with the marinade for 20-30 minutes.
  3. Remove the tilapia from the marinade and reserve it.
  4. Dredge the fillets in seasoned flour to coat shaking off excess.
  5. Heat 2 tbs oil in a large saute pan over medium high heat and add tilapia and cook until lightly golden 3-4 minutes per side and then remove from the pan.
  6. Add remaining marinade to the pan bring to a boil and cook for 1 minute, reduce heat and simmer until it has a glaze consistency, 3-4 minutes.
  7. Pour the sauce over the tilapia and garnish with green onions.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

320 kcal 16% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 5.4g 11% DV
Total Fat 17.8g 23% DV
Carbs 35.3g 13% DV
Fiber 2.7g 10% DV
Sugar 3.8g 8% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 10202.8mg 100% DV
Potassium 180mg 4% DV
Cholesterol 13.5mg 5% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 222.8mcg 25% DV
Vitamin C 12.3mg 14% DV
Vitamin D 0.1mcg
Calcium 57mg 4% DV
Iron 2.5mg 14% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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