Vietnamese Tilapia with Turmeric and Dill

April 11, 2014

Every time I eat Vietnamese food, whether at home or in a restaurant, I am amazed at the incredible flavor combinations and textures! There are so many flavors working together in harmony and the combinations are just stunning. Take this dish, for example. The saltiness comes from the soy sauce and fish sauce. The sweet comes from just the tiniest bit of sugar. The freshness comes from dill and lemon juice added as a garnish and the texture comes from the accompanying sauteed onions and the

For the marinade:

1/4 c. minced shallot (1 large shallot)
1 T. fresh dill, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 1/2 t. ground ginger
2 T. fish sauce
1 T. sesame oil
1 t. turmeric
1/2 t. black pepper
1 lb. tilapia fillets

For the onions:

1 T. extra virgin olive oil, divided
2 large yellow onions, thinly sliced
1/2 c. fresh dill, chopped and divided
4 green onions, cut into 1" pieces
1 T. low sodium soy sauce
2 t. sugar
1/2 oz. dry roasted peanuts, chopped
4 lemon wedges

For the marinade: Combine the first 8 ingredients in a large bowl and whisk together. Add the fish and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours and up to 8 hours. At the end of the...
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Nutritions

Calories
360

Sodium
1220mg
50% DV

Fat
14g
21% DV

Protein
36g
73% DV

Carbs
24g
8% DV

Fiber
5g
22% DV