Roasted Tilapia with Daikon
Prep
15 mins
Cook
25 mins
Servings
4
Difficulty
Easy
This is one of my favorite weeknight dinners because it comes together in just 40 minutes total, yet tastes like something from a restaurant. Tilapia is such a mild, delicate fish that it pairs beautifully with the crisp, slightly sweet daikon radish, all brought together with a savory ginger and garlic glaze. Daikon is packed with vitamin C and aids digestion, making this dish as nourishing as it is delicious. The best part? Everything roasts on one pan, keeping cleanup minimal while delivering maximum flavor.
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Ingredients
- 4tilapia fillets(about 6 oz each)
- 1daikon radish(peeled and sliced into 1/4-inch rounds)
- 4 tablespoonsolive oil
- 3 tablespoonssoy sauce
- 1 tablespoonfresh ginger(minced)
- 3garlic cloves(minced)
- 2 tablespoonsrice vinegar
- 1 tablespoonhoney
- 1 teaspoonsesame oil
- 1 teaspoonkosher salt
- 1 teaspoonblack pepper
- 2green onions(sliced for garnish)
- 1 tablespoonsesame seeds(for garnish)
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Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 425°F. Arrange daikon slices on a large baking sheet, toss with 2 tablespoons olive oil, salt, and pepper, then spread in a single layer.
Tip: Daikon cooks faster when sliced evenly, so try to keep thickness consistent.
- 2
Roast daikon for 12-15 minutes until golden and tender, stirring halfway through.
- 3
While daikon roasts, whisk together soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey, sesame oil, minced ginger, and minced garlic in a small bowl to create the glaze.
Tip: Make the glaze ahead of time if preferred; it will develop more flavor as it sits.
- 4
Pat tilapia fillets dry with paper towels and season both sides with salt and pepper.
Tip: Dry fish ensures better browning and prevents steaming during roasting.
- 5
Push daikon to the sides of the baking sheet and place tilapia fillets in the center. Drizzle fish with remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil.
- 6
Roast tilapia for 10-12 minutes until opaque and flakes easily with a fork.
Tip: Tilapia is delicate, so avoid overcooking to maintain moisture and tenderness.
- 7
Remove sheet from oven and carefully brush the prepared glaze over the tilapia fillets and daikon rounds.
- 8
Return to oven for 2-3 minutes to allow glaze to set and caramelize slightly.
- 9
Transfer tilapia and roasted daikon to serving plates, drizzle with any pan juices, and garnish with sliced green onions and sesame seeds.
Tip: Serve immediately while the fish is hot and the daikon is still crispy.
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