Pancho Villa Baked Tilapia

Pancho Villa Baked Tilapia

Open these tidy foil pockets at table, and the scent of Old Mexico wafts over each diner. Nothing to clean up, and practically no cooking time at all make these ideal for elegant entertaining. Serve over rice.

Preparation Time
15 mins
Cooking Time
20 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Calories
163 Calories

Recipe Instructions

Step 1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Coat one side of 4 (8x10 inch) pieces of aluminum foil with olive oil.
Step 2
Center each fillet on a foil square. Spoon a generous amount of diced tomatoes with juices over fish. Sprinkle with lime juice and cilantro. Position 2 slices of lime on top of each fillet. Close and seal foil packets, and place on a baking tray.
Step 3
Bake in preheated oven for approximately 20 minutes, or until fish flakes easily with a fork.
Pancho Villa Baked Tilapia
Pancho Villa Baked Tilapia
Pancho Villa Baked Tilapia
Pancho Villa Baked Tilapia

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 (10 ounce) can diced tomatoes with green chile peppers
  • 1 lime, juiced
  • 4 (4 ounce) fillets tilapia
  • 1 lime, thinly sliced
  • 4 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro

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