Macadamia Nut Tilapia

Macadamia Nut Tilapia

Ingredients

3 Tbsp. reduced-sodium soy sauce
2 Tbsp. dry sherry
2 tsp. brown sugar
4 garlic cloves, minced
2 scallions, minced
1 tsp. fresh grated ginger
1/4 tsp. crushed red pepper flakes
4 tilapia fillets (4 oz. each) or other white fish as desired

Garnish
1/4 cup coarsely chopped unsalted, toasted macadamia nuts
2 scallions, finely minced
1 Tbsp. toasted macadamia nut oil (or other aromatic oil such as sesame or walnut)

Preparation

4 servings
Serving size: 3 to 4 oz.
Preparation time: 10 minutes
Cooking time: 7 to 10 minutes

1. In a shallow pan, mix together the soy sauce, sherry, brown sugar, garlic, scallions, ginger, and red pepper flakes. Add the tilapia fillets, and turn to coat. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour.
2. Preheat the oven broiler. Line a broiler pan with foil. Coat the foil with cooking spray. Drain the tilapia fillets from the marinade. Broil the fish 6 inches from the heat source, turning once for a total of 7 to 10 minutes or until cooked through.
3. To serve, place the fillets on a platter. Sprinkle with macadamia nuts and scallions, and drizzle with macadamia nut oil.
nutrition

Nutrition Facts
Lean meat exchanges 3
Fat exchanges 1.5
Amount per Serving
Calories 210
    Calories from Fat 100
Total Fat 11 g
    Saturated Fat 2.2 g
    Trans Fat 0 g
Cholesterol 50 mg
Sodium 285 mg
Total Carbohydrate 4 g
    Dietary Fiber 1 g
    Sugars 2 g
Protein 24 g

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