Description
A delightful dish featuring tender fish fillets cooked in a zesty orange sauce, combining sweet and savory flavors for a refreshing meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 fish fillets (such as tilapia, cod, or salmon)
- ½ cup fresh orange juice
- Zest of 1 orange
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce (ensure it’s suitable)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley or cilantro for garnish
- Orange slices for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the Sauce:
- In a bowl, combine the fresh orange juice, orange zest, honey, soy sauce, minced garlic, and grated ginger. Mix well and set aside.
- Season the Fish:
- Pat the fish fillets dry with paper towels and season both sides with salt and pepper.
- Cook the Fish:
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the fish fillets to the skillet and cook for about 3-4 minutes on each side, or until the fish is golden brown and flakes easily with a fork. Remove the fish from the skillet and set aside.
- Make the Sauce:
- In the same skillet, pour in the orange sauce mixture. Bring it to a simmer and cook for about 2-3 minutes, allowing it to thicken slightly.
- Combine and Serve:
- Return the cooked fish fillets to the skillet, spooning the orange sauce over them. Let them cook together for an additional minute to absorb the flavors. Garnish with fresh parsley or cilantro and orange slices before serving.
Notes
Ensure to use fresh orange juice for the best flavor. Adjust the honey according to your sweetness preference.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 15 mins
- Category: main course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 70mg