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This light fish entrée gets a flavor boost from a citrus glaze made from fresh lemon juice, orange juice, and fresh ginger. For stronger, more acidic flavor, add lemon zest and additional juice. Make sure to use a high-quality 100 percent orange juice that is freshly squeezed (not from concentrate).

Recipe information

  • Total Time

    Total Time: 30 minutes or less

  • Yield

    Makes 4 servings

Ingredients

2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 pound tilapia fillets
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon butter
1/2 cup freshly squeezed orange juice or high-quality store-bought orange juice
1 lemon, zested and juiced
1/2 teaspoon grated fresh ginger

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    1. On a plate, combine the flour and a sprinkle of salt and pepper. Lightly dredge the tilapia in the flour.

    Step 2

    2. In a large skillet over medium heat, add the oil and butter. When the butter has melted, add the fish and cook for 2 to 3 minutes per side, or until golden and just cooked through. Remove the fish and set aside.

    Step 3

    3. Add the orange juice, 2 tablespoons of the lemon juice, and the ginger to the skillet. Increase the heat and simmer for 1 to 2 minutes, or until thickened, stirring occasionally. Taste and add lemon zest or more lemon juice if necessary. Return the fish to the skillet, coat with sauce, and cook for 1 to 2 minutes, or until heated through.

Nutrition Per Serving

Per serving: 200 calories
9 g total fat
7 g total carbohydrate
0 g dietary fiber
3 g sugars
23 g protein
55 mg sodium
#### Nutritional analysis provided by Other
Reprinted, with permission, from the American Cancer Society. Jeanne Besser, Kristina Ratley, Sheri Knecht, and Michele Szafranski, What to Eat During Cancer Treatment: 101 Great-Tasting, Family-Friendly Recipes to Help You Cope (Atlanta, GA: American Cancer Society, 2009).
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