Mexican🐟 Seafood

Golden Fish Fillets Without Frying

Name: Golden Fish Fillets Without Frying
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 4 tilapia fillets; ~2 tbsp mustard; ~½ tsp salt; ~½ tsp garlic powder (salt-free); ~¼ tsp ground black pepper; ~½ tsp dried oregano; ~½ tsp paprika; ~2 tbsp fresh lemon juice; ~3 tbsp olive oil; 2 avocados; ~½ onion; 1 tomato; ~¼ cups fresh cilantro; ~3 tbsp lemon juice (for salad dressing); ~¼ tsp salt (for salad); ~1/8 tsp black pepper (for salad); ~¼ tsp oregano (for salad); ~3 tbsp mayonnaise; ~2 tbsp olive oil (for salad dressing)

⏱ 20 min🍽 Serves 4

Tender tilapia fillets seasoned with mustard and spices, cooked with minimal oil to achieve a golden crust. The mustard not only adds flavor but also reduces the strong fish odor. Served with a fresh avocado salad and Mexican white rice.

Low-cal

Adapted from a video by Jauja Cocina Mexicana

Pescado Doradito Sin Freír y Truco para Que No Huela Fuerte

Watch on YouTube

Ingredients

tilapia filletsrinsed and patted dry with paper towels4
mustard~2 tbspest.
salt~½ tspest.
garlic powder (salt-free)~½ tspest.
ground black pepper~¼ tspest.
dried oregano~½ tspest.
paprika~½ tspest.
fresh lemon juice~2 tbspest.
olive oil~3 tbspest.
avocados

Steps

▶ Tap a timecode to jump to roughly that moment in the video.

1
Rinse the tilapia fillets with water and pat dry with paper towels. Cut each fillet in half for easier handling.
2
Mix together mustard, salt, garlic powder, black pepper, dried oregano, paprika, lemon juice, and olive oil to create a seasoning paste.
3
Mix the seasoning well and generously coat both sides of each fish fillet, ensuring they are well covered.
4
Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat with a small amount of oil. Place the fish fillets in the skillet with the thicker side down, as this side will be presented when served.
5
Cook for 4 to 5 minutes until the fillets are golden brown, then flip them over.
6
Cook for another 4 to 5 minutes until the other side is golden brown and the fillets are fully cooked through.
7
Prepare the salad: combine finely diced tomato, onion, and cilantro in a bowl. Add cubed avocado.
8
Make the dressing: combine fresh lemon juice, salt, pepper, oregano, mayonnaise, and olive oil in a jar. Cover and shake well to emulsify.
9
Pour the dressing over the salad and mix gently.
10
Serve the cooked fish fillets with the fresh avocado salad and Mexican white rice.

Golden Fish Fillets Without Frying

Ingredients

Steps

More like this