Roasted Tomatillo Salsa With Pan Fried Tilapia

Ingredients

• 1/2 pound tomatillos
• 2 yellow onions, peeled and finely chopped
• 3 serrano peppers, finely chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, peeled and minced
• 1 teaspoon vegetable oil
• 1/4 teaspoon Kosher salt
• 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
• 4 tablespoons fresh cilantro leaves, chopped
• tilapia fillets, patted dry

Method

1. 1 Preheat oven to 450°F. Peel, rinse, and quarter tomatillos.
2. 2 Place tomatillos, onion, chiles, garlic, and 1 tsp oil in a baking pan. Roast for 20 minutes until soft and dark green. Cool slightly.
3. 3 Blend roasted mixture with salt, lime juice, and cilantro until puréed. Set salsa aside.
4. 4 Heat remaining oil in a skillet over high heat. Add tilapia fillets, cooking 5-6 minutes per side until golden brown.
5. 5 Transfer fish to plates, top generously with salsa, and serve immediately.