If you’re looking for a quick and flavorful weeknight dinner, this Teriyaki Tilapia Fried Rice is the recipe for you. It brings together a tender, flaky fish with the sweet-savory kick of teriyaki sauce, over a skilled of fried rice. It’s fun twist on a traditional Japanese teriyaki dish that’s super easy to whip up at home. Packed with protein, veggies and under 30 minutes, it’s a meal the whole family will love.

A bowl of Teriyaki Tilapia Fried Rice featuring flaky tilapia fillets served over fried rice with broccoli and scrambled egg.

Recipe Tips

White Rice: Cold, day-old rice is the absolute best for fried rice dishes. Because the rice is cold, it’s drier and firmer, which prevent the dish from becoming mushy while frying. Freshly cooked rice works as well, but let the rice settle to room-temperature (or colder) for the best results.

Teriyaki Sauce: Originating from Japan, it’s a sweet & savory glaze made from soy sauce, mirin, and sugar. For this recipe, we used a pre-made teriyaki sauce from Trader Joes (Soyaki). Target’s Good and Gather, and Kinder’s are great alternatives.

Tilapia: Like most dishes, you can use any fish for this recipe. Cod, Salmon, and Sea Bass are great alternatives.

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Teriyaki Tilapia Fried Rice

This Teriyaki Tilapia Fried Rice recipe is a quick and easy dinner packed with flavor, protein, and vegetables. Perfect for a busy weeknight, it combines tender tilapia and savory teriyaki sauce over fried rice. A delicious, family-friendly meal in under 30 minutes.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Japanese
Keyword: 30 Minute, Easy, Fish, Fried Rice, Meals, Teriyaki, Weeknight Meals
Servings: 2 people

Ingredients

  • 2 cups cold, day-old white rice
  • 1 small white onion diced
  • 1 1/2 cups broccoli
  • 1/2 cup carrots diced
  • 2 tsp sesame oil
  • 4 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1/2 tsp garlic minced
  • 1 egg
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 3 tbsp Trader Joe's Soyaki Sauce
  • 4 oz Tilapia

Instructions

  • Heat 1 tbsp of oil in a large skillet or wok over medium heat.
  • Season tilapia lightly with salt and pepper. Cook the fish for about 3–4 minutes on each side. Pour in the Trader Joe's Soyaki Sauce and gently coat the fish with the sauce.
  • Remove from pan and set aside.
  • Add 1 tbsp of sesame oil in the same pan. Add diced onion, carrots, and broccoli. Sauté over medium-high heat for 4–5 minutes, until softened.
  • Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another 30 seconds.
  • Add the cold, day-old rice to the pan with the veggies along with the soy sauce (you can add 1-2 tbsp of Soyaki sauce for extra flavor).
  • Push the rice to the side and crack in the egg. Scramble until just cooked. Mix the egg in with the rice.
  • Add salt and black to taste.
  • Dish the rice out and top off with cooked tilapia.

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