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Fish In Cilantro Sauce

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This Fish in Cilantro Sauce is a bright, aromatic meal that brings fresh Mexican flavors to your dinner table. Tender white fish fillets are baked gently under a savory topping made from sauted onions, garlic, toasted almonds, and plenty of fresh cilantro. The addition of pickled jalapeos and fresh lime juice cuts through the richness, providing a pleasant kick of heat and citrusy brightness. Its a simple yet elegant weeknight dinner that feels special without requiring complex techniques. The texture is moist and flaky, while the sauce adds a crunchy, nutty contrast. Perfect for serving with rice or crusty bread to soak up the delicious juices, this recipe is reliable, flavorful, and sure to become a family favorite for everyday cooking.
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Difficulty: Advanced
Servings: 6
Calories: 553.2
Dietary: Gluten-free
Description
This Fish in Cilantro Sauce is a bright, aromatic meal that brings fresh Mexican flavors to your dinner table. Tender white fish fillets are baked gently under a savory topping made from sauted onions, garlic, toasted almonds, and plenty of fresh cilantro. The addition of pickled jalapeos and fresh lime juice cuts through the richness, providing a pleasant kick of heat and citrusy brightness. Its a simple yet elegant weeknight dinner that feels special without requiring complex techniques. The texture is moist and flaky, while the sauce adds a crunchy, nutty contrast. Perfect for serving with rice or crusty bread to soak up the delicious juices, this recipe is reliable, flavorful, and sure to become a family favorite for everyday cooking.
Ingredients
  • 2 pound Fish Fillets
  • 1 small Onion, sliced
  • 1 clove Garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon Vegetable Oil
  • 1/4 cup Almonds, toasted and ground
  • 2 tablespoon Lime Juice
  • 1/2 medium Pickled Jalapeno Pepper, rinsed, seeded, and chopped
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 dash Pepper
  • 1/2 cup Fresh Cilantro, snipped
Directions
  1. 1
    Preheat the oven to 350F (175C).
  2. 2
    If using frozen fish, ensure fillets are completely thawed and patted dry.
  3. 3
    Rinse, seed, and chop the pickled jalapeo pepper.
  4. 4
    Heat the vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat.
  5. 5
    Saut the sliced onion and minced garlic until tender but not brown.
  6. 6
    Stir in the ground almonds, lime juice, chopped jalapeo, salt, and pepper.
  7. 7
    Heat the mixture through for about 1-2 minutes, then remove from heat.
  8. 8
    Grease a 13x9-inch baking dish lightly.
  9. 9
    Arrange the fish fillets in a single layer in the baking dish.
  10. 10
    Sprinkle the fish lightly with additional salt if desired.
  11. 11
    Spoon the warm onion-almond mixture evenly over the top of the fish.
  12. 12
    Sprinkle the snipped cilantro evenly over the sauce.
  13. 13
    Cover the dish with foil and bake for 40 minutes, or until the fish flakes easily with a fork.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 6

Amount Per Serving
Calories 553.2kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 21.3g33%
Saturated Fat 3.6g18%
Cholesterol 113.5mg38%
Sodium 450mg19%
Total Carbohydrate 31.2g11%
Dietary Fiber 9.4g38%
Sugars 3.3g
Protein 60.9g122%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Keywords: fish, cilantro, mexican, jalapeno, lime, almonds, garlic, onion, baked, seafood, herb, spicy, dinner, easy, flaky
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