Teriyaki Tilapia (My Mock Unagi)
"I know the texture doesn't resemble that of unagi (eel), but I was craving unagi sushi and came up with this to satisfy my craving. It's great in sushi with avocado and scallions, but also great on its own."
photo by C. Taylor
- Ready In:
- 15mins
- Ingredients:
- 7
- Serves:
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5
ingredients
- 1 tablespoon oil
- 5 tilapia fillets
- 1⁄2 cup brown sugar
- 1⁄4 cup seasoned rice wine vinegar
- 1⁄2 cup soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
- 1⁄2 teaspoon garlic, minced
directions
- In a non stick pan, over medium high heat, heat oil and then add the tilapia.
- Mix the remaining ingredients and add them to the pan, cooking until the fish is cooked through and the sauce has thickened.
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Reviews
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I followed everything on the recipe but it turned out to be okay. I didn't really taste Unagi but I did taste "sweet". This is not bad, it just taste "different". And it does not taste like the Unagi sauce that I always have in a sushi restaurant. -
Delicious...I made this when I hadnt been to the grocery store in over 2 weeks, and was looking for something simple to do with the frozen tilipia fillets in my freezer. I didnt have fresh ginger, so I used ground. I'm sure it would have been even better with the fresh, but I was very impressed with the outcome! -
Yes, it's not 100% like unagi. But, it sure is close. This will definitely keep me happy in between trips to the sushi bar!
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The sauce/glaze is gloopy (just how I like it) and fantastic! It really is like unagi. I served the fillets whole over jasmine rice with sliced scallions. My husband and I loved it. Will definitely be making this again and again!
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