broiled tilapia with cranberry honey-mustard sauce

(3 RATINGS)
62 Pinches
Atlanta, GA
Updated on Dec 11, 2010

For a festive meal that is low in calories, but high in protein and packed with taste, go fish. In this case, that means using tasty Tilapia as a base and accented with the delicate flavors with a seasonally sensational sauce of cranberries,honey and mustard.

prep time 5 Min
cook time 10 Min
method ---
yield 12 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • BROILED TILAPIA
  • 4 pounds fresh tilapia fillets ( or 12 4oz fillets)
  • 4 teaspoons fresh dill
  • 4 teaspoons paprika
  • - sea salt, to taste
  • - ground black pepper, to taste
  • 1 - lemon, cut into slices
  • 4 teaspoons lemon juice (from a second lemon),freshly squeezed
  • CRANBERRY-HONEYMUSTARD SAUCE
  • 16 ounces fresh or frozen cranberries
  • 2 cups orange juice,freshly squeezed
  • - zest 2 oranges
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 6 tablespoons honey
  • 6 tablespoons dijon mustard

How To Make broiled tilapia with cranberry honey-mustard sauce

  • Step 1
    FOR THE SAUCE: In a medium saucepan over medium-high heat,cook cranberries,orange juice,zest and vanilla,about 5 minutes. Reduce heat to medium low,stirring occasionally, and cook until thickened and reduced, about 20 minutes.
  • Step 2
    Remove from heat,whisk in honey and Dijon mustard. Serve over Tilapia.
  • Step 3
    FOR THE BROILED TILAPIA: Preheat broiler to high.
  • Step 4
    Place fillets in a shallow baking dish and sprinkle with dill and paprika. Add salt and pepper, to taste, if desired. Lay slices of lemon in the middle of each fillet.
  • Step 5
    Place baking dish 5 to 6 inches away from broiler. Broil fish for 8 to 10 minutes or until cooked through,but still moist. Drizzle with lemon juice. Serve topped with Cranberry-Honey Mustard Sauce. Try garnished with dill,if desired.

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