Fish Tacos With Tomatillo Sauce Recipe

Name: Fish Tacos With Tomatillo Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 garlic cloves; 2 medium tomatillos, husked and rinsed; 1/2 medium jalapeno pepper; 1/2 cup cilantro stems; 3 tablespoons canola mayonnaise (such as Hellmann's); 1/2 teaspoon sugar; 3/8 teaspoon salt, divided; 2 cups red cabbage, very thinly sliced; 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice; 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil; 4 (6 ounce) tilapia fillets; 1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper; cooking spray; 8 (6 inch) corn tortillas; 1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves

Servings: persons

3 garlic cloves
2 medium tomatillos, husked and rinsed
1/2 medium jalapeno pepper
1/2 cup cilantro stems
3 tablespoons canola mayonnaise (such as Hellmann's)
1/2 teaspoon sugar
3/8 teaspoon salt, divided
2 cups red cabbage, very thinly sliced
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
4 (6 ounce) tilapia fillets
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
cooking spray
8 (6 inch) corn tortillas
1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves

1
Preheat broiler to high.
2
Arrange garlic, tomatillos, and jalapeno in a single layer on a foil-lined jelly-roll pan. Broil 3 minutes on each side or until blackened. Combine tomatillo mixture, cilantro stems, mayonnaise, sugar, and 1/8 teaspoon salt in a mini food processor or blender; blend until smooth.
3
Combine cabbage, juice, and oil in a medium bowl; toss to coat.
4
Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sprinkle fish evenly with remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt and black pepper. Coat pan with cooking spray. Add fish to pan; cook 2 minutes. Turn fish over; cook 1 minute.
5
Working with 1 tortilla at a time, heat tortillas over medium-high heat directly on the eye of a burner for about 15 seconds on each side or until lightly charred. Arrange half of a tilapia fillet in center of each tortilla; top each with 1/4 cup cabbage mixture, about 1 1/2 tablespoons tomatillo mixture, and about 1 1/2 teaspoons cilantro leaves.

410

kcal

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Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 garlic cloves, 2 medium tomatillos, husked and rinsed, 1/2 medium jalapeno pepper, 1/2 cup cilantro stems, and more.

Yes, Fish Tacos With Tomatillo Sauce falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Fish Tacos With Tomatillo Sauce

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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