PAN-SEARED TILAPIA WITH FIVE SPICE AND PONZU

Pan-Seared Tilapia With Five Spice And Ponzu image

Provided by @MakeItYours

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 pound tilapia fillets
1/2 teaspoon coarse salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon white pepper
1/2 teaspoon five spice powder
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1 pinch brown sugar
4 teaspoons ponzu sauce, divided
1/4 cup cornstarch
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
lemon slices

Steps:

Mix salt, peppers, five spice powder, garlic powder and sugar in a small bowl. Sprinkle fish filets on both sides with half of the ponzu sauce, then with seasoning mixture. Set aside. Heat a large cast-iron or other skillet over medium-high heat. Add olive oil and heat just to smoking point. Quickly dredge fish in cornstarch and pan-sear. Depending on thickness, cook about one to two minutes per side, or until fish flakes easily with fork. Do not overcook. Remove fish to platter; sprinkle with fresh lemon juice and remaining ponzu sauce. Garnish with lemon slices and serve immediately.