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Are you ready for your taste buds to go zing?! Then try this absolutely delicious Tilapia with Hot Yuzu Sauce!
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What is Yuzu?
Yuzu is one of the foods listed in the 1,000 Foods To Eat Before You Die book. Yuzu is a citrus fruit that is mainly cultivated in Korea, China, and Japan. Nowadays it is also cultivated in California.
This citrus is very sour! Therefore it's the juice and the rind that are used in cooking and the fruit is not normally eaten like you would an orange or tangerine. It's got a great tartness to it, and so citrusy with hints of lemon, lime, and grapefruit. It also has a sharp aroma.
I found this fresh yuzu on a trip to Japan, but it wasn't easy! If you'd like to learn more about this amazing citrus fruit, please visit "Yuzu - 1,000 Foods to Eat Project."
In the United States, where I am based, it's generally easiest to get the taste of yuzu in different sauces, juices, or flavored foods that are available. You can click here to see a varied selection of yuzu flavored items on Amazon.
Muso From Japan's Hot Yuzu Sauce or Trader Joe's Yuzu Hot Sauce
My favorite way of enjoying the unique flavor of yuzu is by way of yuzu hot sauces.
I have used both Trader Joe's Yuzu Hot Sauce and this Hot Yuzu Sauce from Muso From Japan.
You can use these sauces as a dipping sauce for potstickers, or a hot sauce to add a spicy and tangy flavor to any number of foods.
I picked up the Muso From Japan's Hot Yuzu Sauce from my local grocery store. This particular sauce comes from Miyazaki, Japan. And I can vouch that it is a lively hot sauce!
This sauce is made from an infusion of Yuzu Kosho, which is made with chilies and yuzu citrus peel.
One of the recommendations on the bottle is to serve with light fish, so I decided to try it with pan fried tilapia. It was delicious!
If you are interested in trying the the Muso From Japan's Hot Yuzu Sauce, you can order it from from Amazon.
I have also used the Yuzu Hot Sauce from Trader Joe's on my pan fried tilapia. It is sold on Amazon and, of course, at Trader Joe's.
This sauce is made in Japan for Trader Joe's. Crafted with vinegar, yuzu blend (yuzu zest, chili pepper, salt), salt, and chili pepper, it is described as "a lively confection of Yuzu Kosho" (from the bottle label).
Are you up for a delicious perfectly pan fried tilapia meal accompanied by some Yuzu Hot Sauce? If so, let me tell you what you'll need for this zingy dish!
🥘 Ingredients
So here's all you need for this Japanese inspired pan fried tilapia dish:
- Fresh tilapia
- Yuzu hot sauce or hot yuzu sauce
- Salt
- Black pepper
- Olive oil
- Ichimi Togarashi or Nanami Togarashi (optional and colorful Japanese chili peppers!)
- Green onions - sliced thinly for a pretty garnish
I love adding either Nanami Togarashi (Japanese 7 flavor chili pepper spice) or Ichimi Togarashi (one flavor chili pepper spice) to my tilapia because I love the extra spice and color that it adds. However, you can omit this if you don't have it handy.
Now, on to the easy instructions to make this perfectly pan fried tilapia enjoyed with Yuzu Hot Sauce!
🔪 Instructions
It's SUPER EASY to make this dish!
Begin by patting the tilapia fillets dry using paper towels. Season both sides of the tilapia fillets with salt and black pepper.
Heat up the olive oil in a non stick pan to medium high. Once the pan and the oil are hot, add the tilapia fillets. Cook the first side for approximately 3 minutes, then lower the heat to medium and cook the second side for 3 minutes or so, until both sides are browned.
PLEASE NOTE: If you feel the fish is burning or browning too quickly, please lower the heat accordingly. When done, the fish should flake easily when prodded with a fork.
Remove to your serving plates. Now add Nanami or Ichimi Togarashi, green onions, and Yuzu Hot Sauce to taste!
Suggestions For Serving
This meal cooks up in a flash! Healthy, delicious, zinging taste buds...perfect for a quick and yummy meal!
Serve this with rice and garnished with lots of green onions! You can be as generous or as stingy as you like with the Hot Yuzu Sauce! Be sure to inhale its aroma and really savor the flavor of the sauce.
The full printable recipe card for this tilapia with hot yuzu sauce can be found below.
Enjoy this taste of yuzu, one of foods listed in the the 1,000 Foods To Eat Before You Die book by Mimi Sheraton! I hope you will give this a try!
FAQ
I highly recommend using a non stick pan to pan fry your tilapia so you don't have to worry about your fish sticking to the pan. You could also use a very well seasoned cast iron pan.
Yuzu is a citrus fruit that is mainly cultivated in Korea, China, and Japan. Nowadays it is also cultivated in California. This citrus is very sour! Therefore it's the juice and the rind that are used in cooking and the fruit is not normally eaten like you would an orange or tangerine. It's got a great tartness to it, and so citrusy with hints of lemon, lime, and grapefruit. It also has a sharp aroma.
Some Other Fish Recipes You May Enjoy!
Here are some other fish recipes that you may enjoy:
- Mississippi Oven Baked Catfish Allison Recipe
- Perfectly Pan Fried Rainbow Trout
- Easy and Delish Microwave Salmon
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Easy Tilapia With Japanese Yuzu Hot Sauce Recipe
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 tilapia fillets generous sized total about 12 ounces
- 2 tablespoon olive oil
- ¼ ts salt plus additional to taste
- ¼ ts pepper plus additional to taste
- Ichimi Togarashi to taste (can omit)
- Yuzu Hot Sauce to taste
- 1 green onions sliced thinly, as garnish
Instructions
- Pat the tilapia fillets dry using paper towels. Season both sides of the tilapia fillets with salt and black pepper.
- Heat up the olive oil in a non stick pan to medium high. Once the pan and the oil are hot, add the tilapia fillets. Cook the first side for approximately 3 minutes, then lower the heat to medium and cook the second side for 3 minutes or so, until both sides are browned. PLEASE NOTE: If you feel the fish is burning or browning too quickly, please lower the heat accordingly. When done, the fish should flake easily when prodded with a fork.
- Remove to your serving plates. Now add Nanami or Ichimi Togarashi, green onions, and Yuzu Hot Sauce to taste!
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