Pancho Villa Baked Tilapia

May 20, 2023May 20, 20230 1

Pancho Villa Baked Tilapia with a kick of flavor

by The Chefin Seafood

Prep

5 min

Cook

25 min

Ready In

30 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

160

Sugar

Fat

Pancho Villa Baked Tilapia is a delicious and easy-to-make seafood dish that combines the mild taste of tilapia with the bold flavors of tomatoes, cilantro, and lime. This dish is perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or a fancy weekend meal. This recipe takes only 30 minutes to prepare and cook, making it a convenient option for those looking for a healthy and delicious meal. Serve the Baked Tilapia with rice, beans and a side salad to make a complete meal.

Instructions

1.	Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with olive oil.
2.	Place tilapia fillets in the prepared baking dish.
3.	In a bowl, mix together the tomatoes with green chile peppers, lime juice, and cilantro. Pour mixture over the tilapia fillets.
4.	Arrange lime slices on top of the fillets.
5.	Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes or until the fish flakes easily with a fork.

PROS

This dish is healthy, flavorful, and easy to make.

The combination of tilapia, tomatoes, and lime creates a perfect balance of flavors.

CONS

The recipe requires the use of a lot of cilantro, which may not be to everyone’s taste.

Some people may find the lime slices on top of the fish too sour.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Tilapia is a great source of protein and essential amino acids.
The dish is low in calories, fat, and carbohydrates.
Tomatoes are rich in vitamin C, potassium, and lycopene, which helps to reduce the risk of heart disease and certain cancers.

	1 tablespoon olive oil
	4 fillets tilapia
	1 can diced tomatoes with green chile peppers
	1 lime , juiced
	4 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro
	1 lime , thinly sliced