Asian-Style Steamed Tilapia Packets

"A very simple, healthy way to enjoy tilapia -- the soy sauce, ginger, garlic and chili flakes blend together very nicely to create a delicious Asian-style sauce. I recommend marinating the fish in the foil packets for at least an hour (ideally 2-3 hours) to really get the flavors infused."
 
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Ready In:
22mins
Ingredients:
9
Serves:
2
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ingredients

  • 2 tilapia fillets (around 4-5 ounces each)
  • 3 tablespoons soy sauce, plus 1 tablespoon
  • 1 tablespoon dark sesame oil
  • 2 teaspoons red chili pepper flakes
  • 4 -5 garlic cloves, sliced thinly (you can scale back on the garlic according to your tastes)
  • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, sliced thinly
  • 12 medium onion, chopped
  • 1 medium green bell pepper, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds
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directions

  • Place tilapia filets in single layer on large sheet of heavy-duty aluminum foil.
  • In a small bowl, combine the 3 tablespoons of soy sauce, sesame oil, red chili flakes, garlic, and ginger.
  • Place the onion and green pepper on top of the tilapia filets.
  • Pour the soy sauce mixture over the tilapia.
  • Fold up the edges of the foil and make a packet (bring up sides of foil and fold into the center).
  • Marinate in the refrigerator for at least an hour.
  • Bring about 1-2 inches of water to boil in large saucepan. Once it starts boiling, place packet in saucepan. Cover and reduce heat.
  • Let packet steam for 12 minutes before you check for doneness (fish should flake when touched with fork). Keep checking back every 2 minutes (depending on thickness of aluminum foil, it may take up to 25 minutes for fish to steam completely).
  • Once fish is completely cooked, open up packet and pour remaining tablespoon of soy sauce over fish. Sprinkle on the toasted sesame seeds.
  • Serve with white rice.

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