Honey Garlic Glazed Tilapia in 20 Minutes

Instructions:

1. Pat the tilapia fillets completely dry with paper towels and season both sides with 1/2 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper.
2. In a small bowl, whisk together 3 tbsp honey, 2 tbsp reduced-sodium soy sauce, 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice, 15g minced garlic, and 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes until the honey is fully integrated.
3. Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a 12-inch non-stick skillet over medium-high heat until the oil shimmers.
4. Carefully place the fillets in the pan and cook for 3–4 minutes without moving them until a golden-brown crust forms.
5. Flip the fillets and cook for another 2 minutes.
6. Pour the honey-garlic mixture directly into the pan around the fish.
7. As the sauce bubbles and thickens, continuously baste the fillets with a spoon for 2–3 minutes until the sauce becomes a glossy, mahogany-colored lacquer and the fish reaches a safe internal temperature of 145°F (63°C).