Description
These fish fillets in orange sauce feature tender pan-seared fish glazed in a bright, sweet-savory citrus sauce made with fresh orange juice, honey, garlic, and ginger. It’s a quick and elegant dish perfect for both weeknights and special occasions.
Ingredients
- 4 fish fillets (tilapia, cod, or salmon), about 150 g each
- ½ cup fresh orange juice
- Zest of 1 medium orange
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, finely minced
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, finely grated
- ½ teaspoon salt, or to taste
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper, or to taste
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley or cilantro, finely chopped (for garnish)
- 1 small orange, sliced (for garnish)
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine orange juice, zest, honey, soy sauce, garlic, and ginger. Stir well and set aside.
- Pat fish fillets dry and season both sides with salt and black pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the fish fillets and cook for 3–4 minutes per side, until golden and cooked through. Remove and keep warm.
- Pour the prepared orange sauce into the skillet. Simmer for 2–3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until slightly thickened.
- Return the fish to the skillet and spoon sauce over the fillets. Simmer for 1 minute to combine flavors.
- Remove from heat, garnish with parsley or cilantro and orange slices, and serve warm.
Notes
- Fresh orange juice gives the best flavor, but bottled juice can be used if needed.
- Add chili flakes for a spicy twist.
- Use maple syrup instead of honey for a different sweetness.
- Great with rice, quinoa, or steamed vegetables.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan-Searing
- Cuisine: Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet with sauce
- Calories: 375
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 45g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
