Asian-Inspired Tilapia with Spinach

Name: Asian-Inspired Tilapia with Spinach
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 40 min
Ingredients: 1/2 cup low-sodium soy sauce; 4 tablespoons seasoned rice vinegar; 2 tablespoons sesame oil; 1 tablespoon semi-sweet white wine; 1 teaspoon brown sugar; 1 teaspoon mirin; 1/2 teaspoon fresh grated ginger; 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes; 6 tilapia fillets, washed & pat dry; 1 pound fresh spinach, cleaned & destemmed; 2 teaspoons sesame seeds, toasted

August 21, 2016

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Asian-Inspired Tilapia with Spinach

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Prep Time 30

Cook Time 10

Total Time 40

Servings

Ingredients

1/2 cup low-sodium soy sauce
4 tablespoons seasoned rice vinegar
2 tablespoons sesame oil
1 tablespoon semi-sweet white wine
1 teaspoon brown sugar
1 teaspoon mirin
1/2 teaspoon fresh grated ginger
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
6 tilapia fillets, washed & pat dry
1 pound fresh spinach, cleaned & destemmed
2 teaspoons sesame seeds, toasted

Instructions

Combine soy sauce, vinegar, sesame oil, wine, brown sugar, mirin, ginger, and red pepper flakes. Mix well. Transfer ¼ cup of mixture to a large saucepan. Place fish in dish and spoon marinade over fish. Let stand 30 minutes.
Heat grill to medium-high direct heat. Oil the grill rack and grill fish for 3 minutes on each side, or until cooked through. Remove from heat, cover with foil, and set aside.
Meanwhile, heat the remaining marinade over medium heat until hot. Add half the spinach and cook 2 minutes until wilted. Add the remaining spinach and cook until wilted.
Transfer spinach to 4 serving plates, top with tilapia. Sprinkle with sesame seeds and serve. Steamed Jasmine rice makes a perfect side dish.