Pescado con Salsa de Tamarindo

Pescado con Salsa de Tamarindo is a delightful Mexican seafood dish that features tender fish fillets bathed in a tangy and slightly sweet tamarind sauce. This high-protein meal is perfect for a nutritious and flavorful dining experience.

Pescado con Salsa de Tamarindo
25 minutes
Difficulty: Easy
Mexican
320 kcal

Ingredients

  • White fish fillets (such as tilapia or cod) - 300 grams
  • Tamarind paste - 2 tablespoons
  • Honey - 1 tablespoon
  • Garlic - 2 cloves, minced
  • Olive oil - 2 tablespoons
  • Lime juice - 1 tablespoon
  • Chili powder - 1 teaspoon
  • Cumin - 1/2 teaspoon
  • Salt - 1/2 teaspoon
  • Black pepper - 1/4 teaspoon
  • Fresh cilantro (for garnish) - 2 tablespoons, chopped

Steps

  1. In a small bowl, mix the tamarind paste, honey, minced garlic, lime juice, chili powder, cumin, salt, and black pepper to create the sauce.
  2. Heat the olive oil in a non-stick skillet over medium heat.
  3. Season the fish fillets with salt and pepper on both sides.
  4. Once the oil is hot, add the fish fillets to the skillet and cook for about 3-4 minutes on each side, or until the fish is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork.
  5. Pour the tamarind sauce over the cooked fish in the skillet, allowing it to simmer for an additional 2-3 minutes to absorb the flavors.
  6. Remove from heat, and plate the fish, drizzling any remaining sauce over the top.
  7. Garnish with fresh cilantro before serving.

Nutrition

  • Calories: 320
  • Protein: 35 g
  • Carbs: 22 g
  • Fiber: 3 g
  • Sugar: 10 g
  • Sodium: 600 mg
  • Cholesterol: 75 mg
  • Total Fat: 12 g
  • Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
  • Water: 0.15 L

Health Benefits

  • High in protein which supports muscle health and repair.
  • Rich in omega-3 fatty acids from fish, promoting heart health.

Tags

MexicanHigh ProteinSeafood Dish