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.

Makes

4 Servings

Ingredients

• 1 pound tomatillos
• 1/2 cup yellow onion, finely chopped
• 2 serrano or other chiles, finely chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 3 teaspoons vegetable oil
• 1/4 teaspoon Kosher salt
• 1 tablespoon Fresh lime juice (about 1/2 lime)
• 1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves, chopped
• 4 - 4oz tilapia fillets (patted dry with a paper towel)

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 450 °F.
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. Purée.
5. Place the skillet on the stove over high heat and when it is hot, carefully add 2 teaspoons oil.
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.
7. Transfer the tilapia to the serving plate and top with generous amounts of salsa. Serve right away.

Notes

Canned tomatillo salsa can be used instead of fresh. Tilapia can be substituted with any inexpensive white fish. Learn more about: Onions Garlic Limes Herbs