Tilapia with Scallion Sriracha Pesto
over Ginger Rice with Green Beans
- Fish
- Soy
- Wheat
- Sesame
- Milk
Classic basil pesto never goes out of style, but tonight’s scallion pesto is just the fun, dynamic condiment we’ve been craving. The scallions are finely chopped, then mixed with sesame oil and seeds, ginger, sugar, lemon juice, and Sriracha. The result? A tangy, sweet, savory, and spicy flavor explosion that provides just the right contrast to mild tilapia fillets, fluffy ginger rice, and snappy green beans.
Ingredients
6 ounce
Green Beans
½ cup
Jasmine Rice
11 ounce
Tilapia
(Contains: Fish)
2 tablespoon
Soy Sauce
(Contains: Soy, Wheat)
1 unit
Lemon
1 tablespoon
Sesame Seeds
(Contains: Sesame)
1 tablespoon
Sesame Oil
(Contains: Sesame)
4 unit
Scallions
1 teaspoon
Sriracha
1 thumb
Ginger
Not included in your delivery
teaspoon (tsp)
Salt
teaspoon (tsp)
Black Pepper
1 tablespoon (tbsp)
Olive Oil
1 teaspoon (tsp)
Sugar
1 tablespoon (tbsp)
Cooking Oil
1 tablespoon (tbsp)
Butter
(Contains: Milk)
Nutrition Values
Utensils
Cooking Steps
• Wash and dry produce (except green beans). • Peel and mince or grate ginger. Trim and finely chop scallions. Halve lemon; cut one half into wedges (for 4 servings, halve one lemon and quarter remaining).
• Heat a drizzle of oil in a small pot over medium-high heat. Add 1 TBSP ginger (2 TBSP for 4 servings). Cook, stirring, until fragrant, 30 seconds. • Add ¾ cup water (1½ cups for 4) and a pinch of salt. Bring to a boil, then stir in rice. Cover and reduce to a low simmer. Cook until rice is tender, 15-18 minutes. Keep covered off heat until ready to serve.
• While rice cooks, in a medium bowl, combine scallions, sesame oil, half the sesame seeds, 1 TBSP olive oil, 1 tsp ginger, 1 tsp sugar, juice from lemon half, and Sriracha to taste. (For 4 servings, use all sesame seeds, 2 TBSP olive oil, 2 tsp ginger, 2 tsp sugar, and juice from both lemon halves.) Season with salt and pepper; add more ginger or lemon juice to taste.
• Pat tilapia* dry with paper towels; season generously all over with salt and pepper. • Heat a large drizzle of oil in a large, preferably nonstick, pan over medium- high heat. Add tilapia and cook until browned and cooked through, 4-6 minutes per side. Turn off heat.
• While tilapia cooks, pierce green bean bag with a fork; place bag on a plate. Microwave until tender, 1-2 minutes. TIP: No microwave? No problem! Steam green beans in a small pot with a splash of water until just tender, 5-7 minutes. • Transfer green beans to a second medium bowl; add 1 TBSP butter (2 TBSP for 4 servings). Toss until melted. Season with salt and pepper.
• Fluff rice with a fork and season with salt and pepper. • Divide rice and green beans between plates. Arrange tilapia over rice; drizzle with scallion Sriracha pesto and soy sauce to taste. Serve with lemon wedges on the side.
Customer reviews
Review summary
Updated on Sep 2026- Flavor: The scallion Sriracha pesto is the star of this dish — tangy, bright, and full of flavor that really elevates the mild tilapia. Some found the overall dish a little bland without it, so don't skip the pesto!
- Ease of prep: Most found this quick and straightforward to pull together, though a few noted the tilapia can stick even in a nonstick pan, so use a generous drizzle of oil. The fish can also fall apart during flipping, so handle it gently.
- Suggestions: Trim the green beans before cooking — several reviewers found them untrimmed and difficult to prep after microwaving. Some preferred roasting or sautéing the green beans instead for better texture. A few went light on the Sriracha or scallions and found the balance improved; others added extra garlic or lemon zest for more depth 🌶️.
- Leftovers: The pesto reheats well and several reviewers saved it to use on other fish dishes throughout the week. The rice and fish are best enjoyed fresh, as tilapia can dry out when reheated.
- Scallops: Cook the fish on medium rather than medium-high, and check for doneness around 3–4 minutes per side to avoid overcooking and dryness.
Reviews from our home cooks
The tilapia and ginger rice were good. The scallion sriracha pesto was too overpowering for the fish. The sriracha and pesto had a good taste but the raw onions were way too strong. We think it would have tasted better if the scallions had been sautéed for a little bit. We also prefer the green beans cooked in the oven. We would change a few things the next time we ordered this meal.
Very tasty. The very flavorful scallion gochujang pesto went very well with the mild tilapia. The only thing is the ratio of rice was off. Way too much rice compared to rest of dish.
This dish is excellent, restaurant quality! The scallion relish is delicious and perfect on the tilapia. Fresh flavors from the green beans and ginger rice, all tied together with the lime. One of our favorites!
Bright, vibrant and delicious, this was a stunning dish! The tilapia paired perfectly with the tangy pesto and green beans, and complimented the ginger rice. Excellent!
I will definitely make this again on my own. The scallion sriracha pesto was delicious and easy. Perfect for light white fish, shellfish, or chicken. I probably won't get your brown rice again. I'd rather make my own at home and save the white rice to feed the dog.
I was skeptical about how the tilapia would taste, but it turned out delicious. It was crispy on the outside and flaky and tender on the inside. We ordered the cauliflower rice, and the sriracha pesto drizzled over the fish also sank down into it and was yummy!
This is one of my favorite HF recipes ever! I roasted the green beans and after the difference in cooking time elapsed, added the fish to the baking tray in the oven to save time and cleanup. I loved the scallion sriracha pesto, very elevated! and the soy sauce as a drizzle left everything tasting better and felt more like I was getting a really nice meal in a restaurant. Bravo! So easy to make!
Perhaps, my stovetop runs hot, but the suggested cooking time for the tilapia was a bit long. I shortened it, but the fish was still a bit overcooked. The scallion sriracha pesto added delicious flavors to the dish and helped to offset some of the fish's dryness.
Nice touch with the scallion pesto to top the Tilapia. We enjoyed this. I haven't been successful in getting the green beans just right when I get them in the meal. They are either over or underdone. BUT...this was good.
Delicious! Probably the best one in this box we ordered. The citrus and touch of spiciness from the sriracha and the ginger in the sauce made the tilapia taste spectacular!
