Tilapia with Charred Cherry Tomatoes and Balsamic Reduction

Tilapia with Charred Cherry Tomatoes and Balsamic Reduction

A delicious fish dinner to impress your guests or for Valentine's Day. You can use any type of white fish - tilapia, sole, or halibut are great options.

Preparation Time
10 mins
Cooking Time
15 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Calories
292 Calories

Recipe Instructions

Step 1
Chop 1/4 of the basil leaves. Mix chopped basil, thyme, garlic, lemon zest, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Rub spice mixture on tilapia fillets and place in an airtight container. Marinate for 2 hours at room temperature.
Step 2
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a baking dish with aluminum foil and grease with 1 tablespoon olive oil.
Step 3
Place tilapia fillets into prepared baking dish, shaking off excess seasoning. Sprinkle cherry tomatoes, shallot, and remaining unchopped basil leaves on top. Drizzle 1/2 the lemon juice and 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar over the fish.
Step 4
Bake in the preheated oven for 10 minutes, until fish is starting to flake.
Step 5
Meanwhile, combine remaining lemon juice, 1 tablespoon olive oil, and 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar in a saucepan and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Boil mixture until it has the thick consistency of molasses, 5 to 10 minutes.
Step 6
Broil fish until tomatoes are charred, about 5 minutes. Remove from oven and discard liquid. Pour balsamic reduction on top of fish.
Step 7
Set an oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven's broiler.

Ingredients

  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • ground black pepper to taste
  • 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
  • 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
  • sea salt to taste
  • 1 shallot, finely chopped
  • 4 (6 ounce) tilapia fillets
  • olive oil, divided
  • 1 bunch fresh basil, divided
  • 1 bunch chopped fresh thyme
  • 1 lemon, zested and juiced, divided
  • 0.25 cup balsamic vinegar

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