Asian Tilapia with Red Pepper and Scallion Slaw

Fresh, flavorful, and ready in minutes! This Asian Tilapia with Red Pepper & Scallion Slaw combines tender citrus-soy marinated tilapia with a crisp, colorful slaw featuring cucumber, red pepper, scallions, and a hint of sesame. It’s a light, healthy meal packed with bold flavor and just the right amount of crunch.

Asian Tilapia with Red Pepper and Scallion Slaw

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Servings

2 5 oz fillets

Servings 2 5 oz fillets

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Ingredients

• For the Marinade:
• 1/4 cup orange juice
• 1 teaspoon low sodium soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 clove garlic grated
• 1 teaspoon ginger grated
• 1 teaspoon olive oil
• 10 ounces skinless tilapia fillets
• Slaw
• 1/2 cup red pepper sliced very thinly
• 2 scallions chopped
• 1 small small jalapeño sliced very thinly (or less to taste)
• 1/2 medium medium cucumber chopped into matchsticks
• 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
• 1/2 teaspoon honey
• 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
• 1/8 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper

Servings: 5 oz fillets

Units:MetricUS Imperial

Instructions

1. Prepare the Marinade:
2. In a shallow dish, combine all ingredients through the olive oil. Add fillets (covering both sides) and refrigerate at least 30 minutes.
3. Prepare the Slaw:
4. Combine all ingredients. Refrigerate at least 1 hour before serving (the longer it marinates, the spicier it gets).
5. For Cooking:
6. Heat skillet to medium high. Add fish to skillet. Cook 3-4 minutes on each side.
7. Plate the tilapia and top with the red pepper and scallion slaw.

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