Golden Tilapia

Directions

1. 1
   Simmer in a saucepan over medium heat the sugar, soy sauce, water, lemon zest and lemon juice.
2. 2
   Add the ginger, garlic, and pepper and cook until the sauce is reduced by half.
3. 3
   Allow the sauce to cool and then marinade the fillets in 1/2 of the sauce for 20 minutes in the refrigerator. Reserve the remaining sauce.
4. 4
   Remove fillets from the marinade. Season with salt and pepper if desired.
5. 5
   Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
6. 6
   Heat skillet to medium high. Add oil to skillet and saute the fillets for about two minutes on each side until golden brown.
7. 7
   Reheat the reserved sauce.
8. 8
   Place fillets on baking dish or cookie sheet and finish in oven for 5-7 minutes or until done.
9. 9
   Serve with reserved sauce.