Pan-Seared Tilapia Tagine
A delicious and flavorful Kenyan-inspired dish featuring pan-seared tilapia in a savory tagine sauce.
Ingredients
- ●1 lb Tilapia fillets (4)Fresh and sustainable
- ●1 medium OnionChopped
- ●3 cloves GarlicMinced
- ●2 inches GingerGrated
- ●1 tsp Cumin powderGround
- ●1/4 tsp Cayenne pepperGround
- ●1 tsp SaltUnrefined
- ●1 tsp Black pepperGround
- ●1/4 cup Fresh cilantroChopped
- ●1 cup Tagine sauce (homemade or store-bought)Adjust seasoning as needed
Instructions
- 1
Heat 2 tbsp of oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- 2
Season the tilapia fillets with salt, black pepper, cumin powder, and cayenne pepper.
- 3
Add the chopped onion to the skillet and cook until softened, about 3-4 minutes.
- 4
Add the minced garlic and grated ginger to the skillet and cook for 1 minute.
- 5
Add the tilapia fillets to the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes per side, or until cooked through.
- 6
Transfer the tilapia to a plate and cover with foil to keep warm.
- 7
Reduce heat to medium and add the tagine sauce to the skillet. Stir to combine with the onion mixture.
- 8
Simmer the sauce for 2-3 minutes, or until heated through.
- 9
Serve the tilapia with the tagine sauce spooned over the top and garnished with chopped cilantro.
- 10
Serve immediately and enjoy!