Ginger and Cilantro Baked Tilapia

By Melissa_F

Ingredients

• 2 large tilapia fillets (or similar thin white fish) - about 3/4 pound
• 1 jalapeno pepper (optional)
• 3 garlic cloves
• 1 inch grated ginger (1 tablespoon)
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1/4 cup white wine
• 1 teaspoon sesame oil
• 1/3 cup chopped cilantro
• Scallions, chopped for garnish
• Extra cilantro, to garnish

Preparation

Step 1

Heat the oven to 475ºF. Pat the fish dry and season lightly with salt and pepper. Place in a glass baking dish.
Chop the pepper and garlic, and grate the ginger. Put in a small food processor with the soy sauce, white wine, sesame oil, and cilantro. Whir until blended. Pour the sauce over the fish, rubbing it in a little. Bake for about 8 minutes, or until the fish flakes easily and is cooked through. It will be very moist and gelatinous, still.
Serve immediately over brown rice, garnished with scallions and cilantro.