Ginger and Cilantro Baked Tilapia

Photo Credit: http://www.thekitchn.com

Ginger and Cilantro Baked Tilapia

Original Recipe: http://www.thekitchn.com/recipe-ginger-cilantro-sesame-baked-tilapia-fish-24737

Ingredients:

• 1 pound domestically farmed tilapia fillets
• Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
• 3 garlic cloves, peeled and smashed
• 1 inch fresh ginger, grated, about 1 tablespoon
• 1 jalapeño pepper, roughly chopped (optional)
• 1/3 cup roughly chopped cilantro leaves
• 1/4 cup white wine
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 teaspoon sesame oil
• Scallions, chopped for garnish
• Extra cilantro, to garnish

Directions:

1. Heat the oven to 475°F. Pat the fish dry, season lightly with salt and pepper, and lay in a 9x9-inch or 8x8-inch ceramic or glass baking dish.
2. Put the garlic, grated ginger, chopped jalapeño, and cilantro in a small food processor with the white wine, soy sauce, and sesame oil. Whir until blended. (Alternately, you can finely chop or mash the aromatics in a mortar and pestle, then whisk together with the liquid ingredients.)
3. Pour the sauce over the fish, rubbing it in a little. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes, or until the fish flakes easily and is cooked through. It will be very moist and even a little gelatinous, still.
4. Serve immediately over brown rice or orzo, garnished with the additional scallions and cilantro.