This Fish Fillets in Orange Sauce is a light and refreshing seafood recipe featuring tender fish cooked in a sweet and tangy citrus glaze. The combination of fresh orange juice, honey, garlic, and ginger creates a perfectly balanced sauce that enhances the delicate flavor of the fish.
This easy recipe is perfect for healthy dinners, quick meals, and elegant light dishes ready in just 25 minutes.
Ingredients
- 4 fish fillets (tilapia, cod, or salmon)
- ½ cup fresh orange juice
- zest of 1 orange
- 2 tbsp honey
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tsp fresh ginger, grated
- salt and black pepper to taste
- fresh parsley or cilantro for garnish
- orange slices for garnish
Instructions
1. Prepare the orange sauce
In a small bowl, whisk together orange juice, orange zest, honey, soy sauce, garlic, and ginger until well combined.
2. Season the fish
Pat fish fillets dry with paper towels. Season both sides with salt and black pepper.
3. Cook the fish
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add fish fillets and cook for 3–4 minutes per side until lightly golden and cooked through. Remove from pan and set aside.
4. Make the sauce
In the same skillet, pour in the prepared orange sauce mixture. Bring to a gentle simmer and cook for 2–3 minutes until slightly thickened.
5. Combine and serve
Return fish fillets to the skillet and spoon the orange sauce over the top. Cook for 1 additional minute to absorb the flavor.
Garnish with fresh herbs and orange slices before serving.
Nutrition Information (approx.)
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Servings: 4
- Calories: ~375 kcal per serving
- Protein: high
- Light & balanced meal
