Baked Mexican Fish
A delightful Mexican-inspired dish featuring tender red snapper fillets baked with a flavorful sauce and melted cheese, garnished with fresh cilantro leaves.
Ingredients
| 6 | red snapper fillets (4 ounce each) |
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| 1⁄2 | cup flour |
| 4 | tablespoons butter |
| 6 | green chili sauce (6 ounces) |
| 3 | diced green chilies (3 ounces) |
| 1 | lb monterey jack and cheddar cheese blend (grated, 1 lb) |
| 3 | tablespoons chopped cilantro leaves |
| salt (to taste) | |
| pepper (to taste) |
Instructions
| 1. | Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. |
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| 2. | Coat the red snapper fillets with flour seasoned with salt and pepper to taste. |
| 3. | In a skillet, heat butter and lightly sauté the fillets until they are done and flaky. |
| 4. | Transfer the cooked fillets into individual casserole dishes or small ovenproof bowls. |
| 5. | Evenly divide the green chili sauce and diced green chilies among the dishes, then sprinkle the grated Monterey Jack and cheddar cheese over each. |
| 6. | Bake for 15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly. |
| 7. | Sprinkle the dish with chopped cilantro leaves before serving. |
| 8. | Note: For an extra twist, consider adding a layer of Mexican rice or orzo flavored with cumin at the bottom of the bowls before assembling the dish. This creates a complete meal with minimal cleanup required. |
| 9. | Note: For a quick single-serving option, fry a fish fillet, add a spoonful of sauce, a tablespoon of diced chilies, and a sprinkle of cheese. Feel free to get creative with the leftovers, such as using them in scrambled eggs. Enjoy this versatile dish that's been a longtime favorite! |
Nutrients
The following values are based on a single serving of this recipe.
| Calories | 542 kcal |
| Protein | 49.8 g |
| Fat | 32.7 g |
| Carbohydrates | 10.7 g |
| Fiber | 1 g |
| Sugar | 1.6 g |
Published on Jul 19, 2024 by Luminița