Pan Roasted Tilapia with Tomatillo Salsa

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Serves4 (1 fillet each)
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Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 450 degrees
  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.
  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.
  4. Transfer the mixture to the blender; add the salt, lime juice, and cilantro and puree.
  5. Heat two teaspoons oil in a skillet over high heat.
  6. Put the tilapia fillets in the pan, waiting about 30 seconds between additions. Cook about 5–6 minutes, until golden brown on both sides.
  7. Transfer the tilapia to the serving plate and top with generous amounts of salsa. Serve right away.

Recipe Tips

Canned tomatillo salsa can be used instead of fresh

Nutrition Facts
Pan Roasted Tilapia with Tomatillo Salsa
Amount Per Serving (1 fillet each)
Calories 234 Calories from Fat 72
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 8g 12%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Trans Fat 0g
Polyunsaturated Fat 3g
Monounsaturated Fat 2g
Cholesterol 65mg 22%
Sodium 146mg 6%
Potassium 846mg 24%
Total Carbohydrates 12g 4%
Dietary Fiber 3g 12%
Sugars 7g
Protein 32g 64%
Vitamin A 7%
Vitamin C 57%
Vitamin D0%
Calcium 3%
Iron 10%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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