South Of The Border Baked Fish Recipe

Name: South Of The Border Baked Fish
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 (6 oz.) firm-fleshed fish fillets (halibut, snapper, swordfish, etc.); 2 Tbsp. olive oil; 1/4 to 1/2 c. salsa; 3/4 c. Monterey Jack cheese, grated; 2 Tbsp. chopped cilantro (plus leaves for garnish); salt and pepper; 1 lb. very fresh white fish fillets (preferably snapper); 1/2 c. fresh squeezed lime or lemon juice; 1 medium red or yellow onion, thinly sliced; 1/2 tsp. salt or to taste; 1/2 c. coconut milk; 1 small small clove garlic; 1/2-inch piece fresh ginger; 1 to 2 tomatoes, peeled and chopped; 1 medium green bell pepper or 1 hot chili pepper; black pepper; cilantro or parsley; lettuce leaves

Servings: persons

4 (6 oz.) firm-fleshed fish fillets (halibut, snapper, swordfish, etc.)
2 Tbsp. olive oil
1/4 to 1/2 c. salsa
3/4 c. Monterey Jack cheese, grated
2 Tbsp. chopped cilantro (plus leaves for garnish)
salt and pepper
1 lb. very fresh white fish fillets (preferably snapper)
1/2 c. fresh squeezed lime or lemon juice
1 medium red or yellow onion, thinly sliced
1/2 tsp. salt or to taste
1/2 c. coconut milk
1 small small clove garlic
1/2-inch piece fresh ginger
1 to 2 tomatoes, peeled and chopped
1 medium green bell pepper or 1 hot chili pepper
black pepper
cilantro or parsley
lettuce leaves

1
Remove all traces of skin and bones from fish and cut 1/2-inch cubes.
2
Put in glass or ceramic bowl.
3
Add lime juice, onions and salt and stir well with a wooden spoon.
4
Put in refrigerator for 4 to 6 hours, stirring from time to time, until the fish turns white.
5
Drain the fish, discarding the lime juice.
6
Mince or squeeze garlic; chop ginger and add to coconut milk.
7
Combine with fish, then add tomatoes, finely diced green or chili pepper and black pepper to taste.
8
Add chopped cilantro and pile fish on a plate or bowl lined with lettuce.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 (6 oz.) firm-fleshed fish fillets (halibut, snapper, swordfish, etc.), 2 Tbsp. olive oil, 1/4 to 1/2 c. salsa, 3/4 c. Monterey Jack cheese, grated, and more.

Yes, South Of The Border Baked Fish 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.

South Of The Border Baked Fish

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