Pan-Seared 5-spice Tilapia w/ hot orange ginger sauce

By carinem25

Cal: 293, Fat: 17g (3 saturated), Protein: 23g

Ingredients

• For Fish:
• 1/2 t. Chinese 5-spice powder
• 1/4 t. salt
• 1/4 t. cayenne
• 3 T. vegetable oil, divided
• 1 lb. tilapia fillets
• 2 T. minced scallions
• For Sauce:
• 1/4 c. marmalade
• 1/4 c. fresh orange juice
• 2 T. rice vinegar
• 1 T. minced fresh ginger
• 1/2 t. red pepper flakes
• 1 t. minced garlic
• 1 T. veg oil
• salt to taste

Preparation

Step 1

For Fish:
Mix five-spice powder, salt, cayenne with 2 T. oil in a small bowl.

Pat fillets dry; brush both sides with spice mixture. Heat remaining 1 T. oil in large non-stick skillet over med-high intil lightly smoking. Add fillets; saute 3 minutes on each side. Sprinkle with scallions.

For Sauce:
Whisk marmalade, orange juice, vinegar, ginger, and pepper flakes together in a small bowl.

Saute garlic in saucepan over med-high heat for 30 seconds. Add marmalade mixture and simmer, stirring continuously, until sauce thickens, about 5 minutes. Season with salt.