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Tilapia with Black Bean Garlic Sauce

Published: Mar 3, 2013 · Modified: May 25, 2020 by Lalaine Manalo · This post may contain affiliate links

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Tilapia with Black Bean Garlic Sauce made with tilapia fillets cooked in a spicy, garlicky black bean sauce. It's quick and easy to prep yet delivers big, bold flavors!

Tilapia with Black Bean Garlic Sauce on a white serving platter
Tilapia with Black Bean Garlic Sauce

If you are looking for a recipe that's easy to prep yet big on taste, this tilapia with black bean garlic sauce brings it on. It's ready in thirty minutes and with just a handful of ingredients, you won't believe the amazing flavor you get in every bite.

The fish fillets turn out moist and tender and the black bean garlic sauce bold and spicy; It's like an adventure for the tastebuds!

raw tilapia fillets on a cutting board

Ingredients

  • Tilapia-you can also use other meaty fish fillets such as bangus, halibut, cod, or red snapper. If you prefer bone-in, adjust cooking time accordingly.
  • Salt and pepper-season the fish before frying.
  • Oil-use a high smoke point oil such as canola, safflower or corn oil to sear the tilapia properly on high heat
  • Salted black soybeans- the recipe calls for fermented black beans or tausi (douchi). Make sure to drain to rinse and drain well to rid of the briny taste.
  • Chili garlic sauce- I used Lee Kum Kee brand; swap with Sriracha sauce if unavailable
  • Soy sauce- to add umami flavor

pouring black bean mixture on fried tilapia

Cooking steps

  • Wash tilapia and pat dry to remove excess moisture. Season with salt and pepper.
  • In a heavy-bottomed skillet over medium-high heat, heat oil until hot but not smoking. Add tilapia and cook for about 1 to 2 minutes on each side or until nicely seared but not fully cooked.
  • In a lightly greased baking dish, arrange fish in a single layer, and keep warm.
  • In a saucepan, combine black beans, chili garlic sauce, soy sauce, and water. Bring to a boil, stirring regularly, and cook for about 1 to 2 minutes.
  • Pour the sauce mixture over tilapia and cover the baking dish with aluminum foil.
  • Bake in a 375 F oven for about 10 to 15 minutes or until fish flakes easily with a fork and sauce is reduced. Serve hot.

Tilapia with Black Bean Garlic Sauce on a white serving platter

Stovetop instructions

I like to finish off the tilapia fillets in the oven but you can definitely cook them all the way through on the stove by following the easy steps below.

  • In a wide pan, heat canola oil and add fish in a single layer. Sear for about 1 to 2 minutes on each side until lightly browned but not cooked all the way through.
  • Remove from pan and drain on paper towels. Keep warm.
  • Remove excess oil from the pan and wipe down. Add water, soy sauce, chili garlic sauce, and black beans. Stir until well-dispersed and bring to a boil.
  • Add fried tilapia in a single layer, spooning sauce on top.
  • Lower heat, cover, and simmer until fish easily flakes with a fork.

Tilapia fillets in a spicy tausi and garlic sauce

How to serve

  • Serve for lunch or dinner with piping hot steamed rice.
  • To store leftovers, allow to cool completely and transfer in airtight containers. Keep in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
  • To reheat, warm in the microwave at 2 to 3-minute intervals until heated through.

Want more spicy seafood recipes? Sriracha Shrimp Scampi, Spicy Tahong, and Bangus Sisig are a few of our favorites.

Tilapia fillets in a spicy tausi and garlic sauce
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Tilapia in Black Bean Garlic Sauce

Tilapia in a spicy and garlicky black bean sauce is easy to make yet full on flavor. So delicious with piping hot steamed rice!
Prep Time5 mins
Cook Time20 mins
Total Time25 mins
Course: Main Entree
Cuisine: Asian
Servings: 4 Servings
Calories: 316kcal
Author: Lalaine Manalo

Ingredients

  • 4 (4 ounces each) tilapia fillets
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 tablespoons canola oil
  • 1 cup salted black beans (tausi), rinsed and drained
  • 2 tablespoons chili garlic sauce
  • 1 teaspoon soy sauce
  • ½ cup water
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Instructions

  • Wash tilapia and pat dry. Lightly season with salt and pepper.
  • In a skillet over medium-high heat, heat oil. Add tilapia and cook for about 1 to 2 minutes on each side or until nicely seared but not fully cooked.
  • In a lightly greased baking dish, arrange fish in a single layer.
  • In a saucepan, combine black beans, chili garlic sauce, soy sauce, and water. Bring to a boil, stirring regularly. Pour mixture over tilapia.
  • Cover baking dish with foil and bake in a 375 F oven for about 10 to 15 minutes or until fish flakes easily with a fork and sauce is reduced. Serve hot.

Nutrition

Calories: 316kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 39g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 57mg | Sodium: 2936mg | Potassium: 342mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 3g | Calcium: 23mg | Iron: 1mg
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  1. Angela says

    May 30, 2019 at 1:14 am

    Hi can I use cream dory fish? Thanks

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    • Lalaine Manalo says

      July 23, 2019 at 4:49 am

      Yes, you can. 🙂

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