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Tilapia in Black Bean Garlic Sauce
Tilapia fillets in a spicy and garlicky black bean sauce is easy to make yet full on flavor. So delicious with piping hot steamed rice!
- Prep time
- 5 min
- Cook time
- 20 min
- Yield
- 4 servings
- Difficulty
- MEDIUM
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 4 (4 ounces each) tilapia fillets
- salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons canola oil
- 1 cup salted black beans (tausi) (rinsed and drained)
- 2 tablespoons chili garlic sauce
- 1 teaspoon soy sauce
- 1/2 cup water
Instructions
- 1
Wash tilapia and pat dry. Lightly season with salt and pepper.
- 2
In a skillet over medium-high heat, heat oil. Add tilapia and cook for about 1 to 2 minutes on each side or until nicely seared but not fully cooked.
- 3
In a lightly greased baking dish, arrange fish in a single layer.
- 4
In a saucepan, combine black beans, chili garlic sauce, soy sauce, and water. Bring to a boil, stirring regularly. Pour mixture over tilapia.
- 5
Cover baking dish with foil and bake in a 375 F oven for about 10 to 15 minutes or until fish flakes easily with a fork and sauce is reduced.
- 6
Serve hot.