Tilapia W/Roasted Tomatillo Sauce & Chile/Lime Ri Recipe

Name: Tilapia W/Roasted Tomatillo Sauce & Chile/Lime Ri
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Roasted Tomatillo Sauce; 6 med tomatillos, husks removed; 1 jalapeno; 3 cloves garlic, skin on; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon black pepper; Tilapia; 4 Tilapia filets; 1 cup flour; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon black pepper; 1 tablespoon olive oil; Chile/Lime Rice; 2 cups cooked rice; 1 teaspoon Chile powder; Fresh lime juice (about 1/2 - 1 depending on size)

Servings: persons

Roasted Tomatillo Sauce
6 med tomatillos, husks removed
1 jalapeno
3 cloves garlic, skin on
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Tilapia
4 Tilapia filets
1 cup flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 tablespoon olive oil
Chile/Lime Rice
2 cups cooked rice
1 teaspoon Chile powder
Fresh lime juice (about 1/2 - 1 depending on size)

1
Preheat oven to 450u00b0F
2
For Roasted Tomatillo Sauce
3
Toss tomatillos, jalapeno and garlic cloves in 1/2 of the olive oil. Add salt and pepper and toss. Place ingredients on a 1/2 sheet pan in a hot (450u00b0 to 500u00b0) oven. Roast for about 15 minutes or until ingredients are blackened and soft. You may have to remove the some items earlier depending on size.
4
Remove skin from garlic and place in food processor with tomatillos and jalapeno. Blend until smooth. Add salt and pepper to taste and remaining olive oil. Blend for an additional 30 seconds.
5
Turn oven down to 375u00b0F
6
For Tilapia
7
Mix salt, pepper and flour together in shallow dish. Dredge Tilapia filets and tap excess flour from filet. Add olive oil to a large ovenproof saute/frying pan. Sear/brown fish on both sides and finish in oven for 5 to 10 minutes or until the fish is flaky.
8
For Rice
9
Add Chile powder and line juice to cooked rice and toss.
10
To Plate
11
Put 1/2 cup of rice on each plate. Place a filet on top of rice and add 1/4 to 1/2 cup of the tomatillo sauce to the top of fish and around plate.

512

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Carbs

Protein

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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 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Roasted Tomatillo Sauce, 6 med tomatillos, husks removed, 1 jalapeno, 3 cloves garlic, skin on, and more.

Yes, Tilapia W/Roasted Tomatillo Sauce & Chile/Lime Ri 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.

Tilapia W/Roasted Tomatillo Sauce & Chile/Lime Ri

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