Tilapia in Thai sauce

Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Very Healthy
Health score
75%
Tilapia in Thai sauce
30 min.
2
542kcal

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If you're looking to spice up your lunch or dinner routine with a burst of flavor, look no further than this delightful Tilapia in Thai Sauce. With its combination of fresh ingredients and aromatic herbs, this dish will transport your taste buds straight to the vibrant streets of Thailand. The tender tilapia fillets, coated in a light layer of cornflour, become beautifully crispy when cooked to perfection, offering a satisfying crunch that beautifully contrasts with the luscious sauce.

This recipe is not only incredibly delicious but also comes with a health score of 75, making it a fantastic option for those seeking a gluten-free and dairy-free meal that keeps on the healthier side. Each serving delivers a hearty 542 calories, packed with protein, healthy fats, and just the right amount of carbohydrates to keep you energized throughout your day.

In just 30 minutes, you can create this spectacular dish, perfect for a quick lunch or a cozy dinner. The addition of zesty lime juice, sweet brown sugar, and a touch of heat from fresh chilli gives the sauce a beautifully balanced flavor profile that enhances the delicate taste of the tilapia. Finished off with a sprinkle of Thai basil or coriander, this dish isn’t just a meal; it’s an experience. So grab your frying pan and let’s get cooking!

Ingredients

  • fillet tilapia 
  • tbsp cornstarch 
  • tbsp unrefined sunflower oil 
  •  spring onion sliced
  •  garlic clove crushed
  • small piece ginger fresh finely chopped
  • tbsp soya sauce 
  • tbsp brown sugar 
  •  juice of lime chopped
  •  to 5 chilies red deseeded sliced
  • handful cilantro leaves 

Equipment

  • frying pan

Directions

  1. Coat the fish fillets in the cornflour, then set aside.
  2. Heat the oil in a large non-stick frying pan, sizzle the fillets for 2-3 mins on each side until crisp, then remove and keep warm. In the same pan, briefly fry the spring onion, garlic and ginger, then add the soy sauce, brown sugar and lime juice and simmer until slightly syrupy. Spoon the sauce over the fish, scatter with chilli, Thai basil or coriander, then serve with the lime wedges.

Nutrition Facts

Calories542kcal
Protein52.01%
Fat32.79%
Carbs15.2%

Properties

Glycemic Index
84.5
Glycemic Load
1.6
Inflammation Score
-8
Nutrition Score
35.908260552779%

Flavonoids

Eriodictyol
0.33mg
Hesperetin
1.35mg
Naringenin
0.06mg
Kaempferol
0.33mg
Myricetin
0.05mg
Quercetin
3.75mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:542.4kcal
27.12%
Fat:20.01g
30.78%
Saturated Fat:3.4g
21.25%
Carbohydrates:20.89g
6.96%
Net Carbohydrates:19.46g
7.08%
Sugar:8.24g
9.15%
Cholesterol:170mg
56.67%
Sodium:1192.73mg
51.86%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:71.41g
142.82%
Selenium:143.3µg
204.71%
Vitamin B12:5.37µg
89.53%
Vitamin B3:14.48mg
72.42%
Vitamin D:10.54µg
70.27%
Phosphorus:630.08mg
63.01%
Vitamin K:64.69µg
61.61%
Vitamin C:43mg
52.12%
Vitamin E:7.49mg
49.95%
Vitamin B6:0.77mg
38.46%
Potassium:1266.4mg
36.18%
Magnesium:113.73mg
28.43%
Folate:108.65µg
27.16%
Manganese:0.37mg
18.68%
Vitamin B5:1.85mg
18.49%
Copper:0.36mg
18.02%
Iron:3.12mg
17.34%
Vitamin B2:0.29mg
17.06%
Vitamin B1:0.19mg
12.76%
Vitamin A:596.21IU
11.92%
Zinc:1.43mg
9.51%
Calcium:72.6mg
7.26%
Fiber:1.43g
5.71%