Pan Roasted Tilapia with Tomatillo Salsa

Ingredients

• 1 tbsp Tomatillos
• 1/2 medium onion Yellow onion, peeled and finely chopped
• 2 tbsp Serrano or other chiles, finely chopped
• 3 piece(s) Garlic, peeled and minced
• 3 tbsp Vegetable oil
• 1/4 tsp Kosher salt
• 1 cup Fresh lime juice
• 2 tbsp Fresh cilantro leaves, chopped
• 4 oz Tilapia fillets, patted dry with a paper towel, any inexpensive white fish can be used

Instructions

1. To prepare the tomatillos, peel back the husk from the smooth green tomatillo skin. Rinse the tomatillos with warm water and cut into quarters. (Canned tomatillo salsa can be used instead of fresh.)
2. Place the husked tomatillos, onion, chilies, garlic, and 1 teaspoon oil in the baking pan, stir well and transfer to the oven. Roast about 20 minutes until the tomatillos are soft and dark green. Set aside to cool.
3. Transfer the mixture to the blender; add the salt, lime juice, and cilantro. Purée.

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