Teriyaki Tilapia My Mock Unagi
Transform your dinner table into a Japanese-inspired feast with this mouthwatering recipe for Teriyaki Tilapia, lovingly dubbed "My Mock Unagi." This quick and easy dish captures the essence of unagi-style flavors with flaky tilapia fillets glazed in a luscious homemade teriyaki sauce made from soy sauce, mirin, brown sugar, garlic, and ginger. Pan-seared to golden perfection and glazed with a thick, silky sauce, this recipe takes just 30 minutes to prepare and pairs beautifully over a bed of fluffy white rice. A finishing touch of spring onions and toasted sesame seeds adds brightness and crunch, making it as visually appealing as it is delicious. Perfect for weeknight dinners, this lighter, budget-friendly alternative to eel is sure to impress!
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Ingredients
- 4 pieces Tilapia fillets
- 0.25 cup Soy sauce
- 3 tablespoons Mirin
- 2 tablespoons Brown sugar
- 1 clove Garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Ginger, grated
- 1 teaspoon Cornstarch
- 2 teaspoons Water
- 1 tablespoon Vegetable oil
- 2 cups Cooked white rice
- 2 stalks Spring onions, thinly sliced
- 1 tablespoon Sesame seeds
Directions
Step 1
In a medium-sized bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, mirin, brown sugar, minced garlic, and grated ginger to create the teriyaki sauce base.
Step 2
In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch with water to form a slurry. Set aside.
Step 3
Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat and add the vegetable oil.
Step 4
Pat the tilapia fillets dry with paper towels and place them in the skillet. Cook for about 3-4 minutes per side, or until golden brown and cooked through. Transfer the cooked tilapia to a plate and set aside.
Step 5
Pour the prepared teriyaki sauce into the skillet and bring it to a simmer over medium heat. Stir constantly for 2-3 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
Step 6
Add the cornstarch slurry to the sauce and whisk it in. Cook for another 1-2 minutes until the sauce thickens.
Step 7
Return the tilapia fillets to the skillet, spooning the thickened sauce generously over each piece to glaze them evenly.
Step 8
Serve the teriyaki-glazed tilapia over a bed of cooked white rice. Garnish with thinly sliced spring onions and a sprinkle of sesame seeds for added flavor and visual appeal.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (922.3g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1349.4 |
| Total Fat 30.0g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 6.9g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 10.8g | |
| Cholesterol 228mg | 0% |
| Sodium 3341.3mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 143.2g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 3.6g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 42.6g | |
| Protein 120.9g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 143.6mg | 0% |
| Iron 8.2mg | 0% |
| Potassium 2041.2mg | 0% |
Source of Calories