Red Tilapia recipe served on a plate, by Pekin the Chef
Jul 14 2026

Red Tilapia Recipe

Time30m
Serves4

served with a chili sauce

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Ingredients

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For the Red Tilapia

Method

Cooking Instructions

  1. 1

    Prepare the Chili Sauce

    In a small bowl, combine chili paste, honey, soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, and grated ginger. Mix well and set aside.

  2. 2

    Marinate the Red Tilapia

    In a separate bowl, mix olive oil, minced garlic, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper. Add red tilapia fillets and coat them well with the marinade. Let them marinate for at least 15 minutes.

  3. 3

    Cook the Red Tilapia

    Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat. Add the marinated tilapia fillets and cook for about 4-5 minutes on each side or until golden brown and cooked through.

  4. 4

    Serve

    Place the cooked tilapia on a serving plate and drizzle with the prepared chili sauce. Serve hot.

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