Pan Roasted Tilapia with Tomatillo Salsa
Tilapia fillets are pan-fried until golden brown and served with a fresh salsa made from roasted tomatillos, serrano peppers, lime, and cilantro. Recipe source: “Pan Roasted Tilapia with Tomatillo Salsa”, USDA MyPlate Kitchen, public domain. Photo: USDA.
- Total time
- 40 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 187
- Protein
- 23g
Ingredients
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Step 1
Preheat the oven to 450 °F.
Step 2
To prepare the tomatillos, peel back the husk from the smooth green tomatillo skin. Rinse the tomatillos with warm water and cut into quarters.
Step 3
Place the husked tomatillos, onion, chilies, garlic, and 1 teaspoon oil in the baking pan, stir well and transfer to the oven. Roast about 20 minutes until the tomatillos are soft and dark green. Set aside to cool.
Step 4
Transfer the mixture to the blender; add the salt, lime juice, and cilantro. Purée.
Step 5
Place the skillet on the stove over high heat and when it is hot, carefully add 2 teaspoons oil.
Step 6
Put the tilapia fillets in the pan, waiting about 30 seconds between additions. Cook about 5 to 6 minutes, until golden brown on both sides.
Step 7
Transfer the tilapia to the serving plate and top with generous amounts of salsa. Serve right away.
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