Description
A delicious honey garlic glazed tilapia recipe that balances sweet, savory, and zesty flavors, perfect for busy weeknights or special occasions.
Ingredients
- 4 (6-ounce) Fresh or Thawed Frozen Tilapia Fillets
- 1 tablespoon Olive Oil
- 2 tablespoons Unsalted Butter
- 4 cloves Garlic, finely minced
- 1/3 cup Honey
- 1/4 cup Low-Sodium Soy Sauce
- 1 tablespoon Apple Cider Vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Fresh Ginger, grated
- 1 teaspoon Cornstarch
- 2 teaspoons Water
- Optional Garnishes: Freshly chopped parsley, toasted sesame seeds, or thinly sliced green onions
Instructions
- Pat the tilapia fillets dry with paper towels and season with salt and pepper.
- In a small bowl, whisk together honey, soy sauce, apple cider vinegar, minced garlic, and grated ginger. Set aside.
- In another small bowl, stir together cornstarch and water to form a slurry.
- Heat olive oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add tilapia fillets, cooking for about 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown. Cook in batches if needed.
- Once flipped, add butter and allow it to melt.
- Reduce heat to medium-low and pour in the honey garlic mixture. Let it bubble for 1-2 minutes.
- Add the cornstarch slurry, stirring gently until the sauce thickens.
- Continue cooking for another 2-3 minutes, spooning glaze over the tilapia.
- Remove tilapia from pan and drizzle with remaining glaze. Garnish as desired and serve hot.
Notes
For a thicker glaze, let it simmer longer after adding the cornstarch slurry. Fresh garlic and ginger provide the best flavor.
