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Keto Umami Tilapia

Fish when prepared at home can be notoriously bland, but with an umami burst and a little bit of creativity, you will love this savory umami fish dish.

Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 2
Author Stephanie Hampton

Ingredients

  • 1 ½ Tbsp. soy sauce or coco aminos
  • 200 g (7 oz.) Shiitake mushrooms
  • 1 bunch scallions trimmed (only the green part)
  • 6 cherry tomatoes
  • 3 cloves garlic finely chopped
  • 1 lime
  • 3 tsp. olive oil
  • 2 medium tilapia fillets
  • 1 tsp. salt
  • pepper to taste
  • ½ tsp. MSG aka umami seasoning
  • sesame seeds
  • thyme

Instructions

  1. Season the tilapia with salt, pepper and half of the lime. Put it aside.
  2. Finely chop the scallions and the garlic. Cut the tomatoes in half.
  3. In a skillet, use 1 teaspoon of olive oil and add the scallions, garlic, tomato, and mushrooms.

  4. Add 1 tablespoon of coco aminos (soy sauce) and ½ teaspoon of MSG. Cook for 8 minutes. Put it aside.

  5. Warm the same skillet and place the fillets inside. Squeeze the other half of the lime and sprinkle thyme. On low heat, cook each side for about 3 minutes or until fully cooked.

  6. Add the mushrooms, tomato, garlic and scallion mixture. Sprinkle sesame seeds.
  7. Add ½ tablespoon of coco aminos. Let the dish cook for about 2 minutes.
  8. Serve with desired greens. I used watercress, but this dish is yummy with any leafy green.