Filetes De Chillo in Salsa (Puerto Rican Fish Fillets)

Jun 07, 2023June 7, 20230 0
Filetes De Chillo in Salsa (Puerto Rican Fish Fillets)
in Seafood

Prep

10 min

Cook

20 min

Ready In

30 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

6 fish fillets
1 tablespoon butter
1/4 cup beer
3 garlic cloves , crushed
1 tablespoon lime juice ( or to taste )
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 onion , sliced
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 green bell pepper , chopped
1 tablespoon tomato paste
3/4 cup chicken stock
1/4 cup dry white wine

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
6
Calories
220
Sugar
2g
Fat
10g
Filetes De Chillo in Salsa is a Puerto Rican dish that is quick and easy to prepare. The fish fillets are cooked until tender and then topped with a flavorful sauce made with beer, garlic, lime juice, and other spices. This dish is versatile and can be served with your favorite sides. It's perfect for a weeknight dinner or a dinner party with friends and family.

Instructions

1.Rinse the fish fillets and pat dry with paper towels.
2.In a large skillet, heat the butter over medium-high heat.
3.Add the fish fillets and cook for 3-5 minutes on each side or until cooked through.
4.Remove the fish fillets from the skillet and set aside.
5.In the same skillet, heat the beer, garlic, lime juice, and vegetable oil over medium-high heat.
6.Add the sliced onion, dried oregano, and green bell pepper. Cook until the vegetables are tender.
7.Stir in the tomato paste, chicken stock, and white wine. Bring to a simmer.
8.Simmer for 5-7 minutes or until the sauce has thickened.
9.Return the fish fillets to the skillet and spoon the sauce over them.
10.Serve hot with your favorite sides.

PROS

This Puerto Rican fish dish is full of flavor and easy to make.

The sauce enhances the natural flavor of the fish fillets.

It’s a great source of lean protein and low in calories.

CONS

Fish can be expensive and not readily available to some.

It takes some skill to cook fish fillets evenly.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This dish is a great source of lean protein which is essential for building and repairing muscle.
The fish fillets used in this recipe are high in omega-3 fatty acids, which are beneficial for brain and heart health.
The sauce is made with vitamin-rich vegetables such as onions and green bell peppers.

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