Crispy Tempura Green Beans with Hoisin Glazed Tilapia and Wasabi Sauce

Get ready for a dinner that’s as fun as it is delicious. This recipe pairs tender, flaky tilapia fillets glazed with sweet and savory hoisin sauce with the ultimate crispy side: tempura-fried green beans. They’re light, crunchy and utterly addictive.

Complete the meal with fluffy jasmine rice studded with scallions and a creamy wasabi sauce for dipping or drizzling. It’s a restaurant-quality dish you can make at home in under an hour.

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Ingredients

6 ounce Green BeansView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1 teaspoon Wasabi PasteView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

2 tablespoon Sour CreamView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

0.5 cup Jasmine RiceView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

11 ounce TilapiaView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1 tablespoon Sesame SeedsView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

2 tablespoon MayonnaiseView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

82 g Tempura Batter MixView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1 unit LimeView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

2 unit ScallionsView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

4 tablespoon Hoisin SauceView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

teaspoon (tsp) SaltView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

teaspoon (tsp) Black PepperView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

Instructions

1. Cook the rice: In a small pot, combine 0.5 cup jasmine rice, 1 cup water and a pinch of salt. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover and simmer for 15 minutes. Remove from heat and let stand, covered, for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork.
2. Meanwhile, prepare the tempura batter: In a bowl, whisk the tempura batter mix with 1/2 cup ice-cold water until smooth. Set aside.
3. Make the wasabi sauce: In a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise, sour cream and wasabi paste. Stir until smooth. Season with a squeeze of lime juice and salt to taste. Set aside.
4. Prep the green beans: Trim the ends of the green beans. Pat dry with paper towels.
5. Heat oil for frying: In a deep skillet or pot, heat about 2 inches of oil to 350°F (175°C).
6. Fry the green beans: Dip the green beans in the tempura batter, letting excess drip off. Carefully add to the hot oil in batches. Fry until golden and crispy, about 2-3 minutes. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate and season with salt.
7. Cook the tilapia: Pat the tilapia fillets dry and season both sides with salt and pepper. In a non-stick skillet, heat a drizzle of oil over medium-high heat. Cook the tilapia for 3-4 minutes per side, until golden and cooked through. In the last minute, brush the fillets with hoisin sauce and sprinkle with sesame seeds.
8. Finish the rice: Thinly slice the scallions. Stir the scallions into the cooked rice.
9. Serve: Divide the scallion rice among plates. Top with hoisin-glazed tilapia and crispy tempura green beans. Drizzle with wasabi sauce and serve with lime wedges.
10. Enjoy your homemade East Asian-inspired feast!

Recipe Tips

FAQ

Can I use a different type of fish?

Yes, any mild white fish like cod or halibut works well. Adjust cooking time as needed.

Can I make the tempura green beans in an air fryer?

Yes, spray the battered green beans with oil and air fry at 400°F (200°C) for 8-10 minutes, shaking halfway through.

Is there a substitute for wasabi paste?

You can use prepared horseradish or a mix of horseradish and green food coloring, but the flavor will differ slightly.