Baked tilapia fillet with nut-honey sauce

4 servings

50 minutes

Baked tilapia fillet with nut-honey sauce is a refined dish of Greek cuisine that combines the tenderness of fish with a rich nutty flavor. Walnuts roasted to a light crunch are combined with honey, lemon juice, and cayenne pepper to create a sauce with a pleasant balance of sweetness and mild spiciness. Baked in foil, the tilapia fillet retains its juiciness, while aromatic herbs and citrus zest add freshness. This dish is perfect for both a cozy family dinner and a festive table, impressing guests with its harmony of flavors and elegant presentation. Serve with a light vegetable side or fresh bread to highlight its sophistication.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 404.1
• Proteins: 34.4g
• Fats: 28.1g
• Carbohydrates: 5.2g

Ingredients

• Tilapia fillet: 600 g
• Chopped parsley: 2 tbsp
• Green chopped onions: 2 tbsp
• Lemon zest: 1 tsp
• Salt: to taste
• Freshly ground black pepper: to taste
• Walnuts: 65 g
• Ground cayenne pepper: pinch
• Lemon juice: 1 tbsp
• Honey: 1 tsp
• Sweet pepper: 1 pc
• Olive oil: 3 tbsp

Cooking steps

1. Nut sauce: finely chop walnuts and lightly roast them in a dry pan, cool, and transfer to a bowl. Add lemon juice, honey, 3 tbsp olive oil, cayenne pepper, 2 tbsp parsley, finely chopped and softened bell pepper. Add ½ tsp salt, season with freshly ground black pepper, and mix. Refrigerate.

   Required ingredients:

   • Walnuts: 65 g
   • Lemon juice: 1 tablespoon
   • Honey: 1 teaspoon
   • Olive oil: 3 tablespoons
   • Ground cayenne pepper:  pinch
   • Salt:  to taste
   • Freshly ground black pepper:  to taste
   • Chopped parsley: 2 tablespoons
   • Sweet pepper: 1 piece

2. Preparing tilapia: preheat the oven to 220°C. Mix 2 tbsp of parsley, 2 tbsp of green onion, lemon zest, ½ tsp of salt, add pepper, and a bit of olive oil to bind the ingredients.

   Required ingredients:

   • Chopped parsley: 2 tablespoons
   • Green chopped onions: 2 tablespoons
   • Lemon zest: 1 teaspoon
   • Salt:  to taste
   • Freshly ground black pepper:  to taste
   • Olive oil: 3 tablespoons

3. Rub the tilapia fillet with the mixture. Wrap each fillet in foil and place in the oven to bake for about 20 minutes.

   Required ingredients:

   • Tilapia fillet: 600 g

4. When the fillet is ready, take it out of the oven, transfer it to a serving dish, and brush it with the previously prepared nut sauce.

   Required ingredients:

   • Walnuts: 65 g
   • Lemon juice: 1 tablespoon
   • Honey: 1 teaspoon
   • Olive oil: 3 tablespoons
   • Ground cayenne pepper:  pinch
   • Salt:  to taste
   • Freshly ground black pepper:  to taste
   • Chopped parsley: 2 tablespoons
   • Sweet pepper: 1 piece