Pescado en Salsa de Chipotle

Pescado en Salsa de Chipotle is a delicious and healthy Mexican seafood dish featuring tender fish fillets smothered in a spicy, smoky chipotle sauce. This dish is perfect for a light yet flavorful dinner that brings the essence of Mexico to your table.

Ingredients

• White fish fillets (e.g., tilapia or snapper) - 300 grams
• Chipotle peppers in adobo sauce - 2 peppers
• Adobo sauce from the chipotle can - 2 tablespoons
• Garlic - 2 cloves, minced
• Onion - 1 small, diced
• Tomato - 1 medium, diced
• Olive oil - 2 tablespoons
• Cilantro - 2 tablespoons, chopped
• Lime - 1, juiced
• Salt - to taste
• Black pepper - to taste

Steps

1. Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
2. Add the diced onion and minced garlic to the skillet, sautéing until the onion is translucent (about 3-4 minutes).
3. Stir in the diced tomato and cook for another 2 minutes until softened.
4. Add the chipotle peppers and adobo sauce to the skillet, mixing well.
5. Season the sauce with salt and black pepper to taste, then reduce the heat to low and let it simmer for 5 minutes.
6. While the sauce simmers, season the fish fillets with salt and pepper.
7. Gently place the fish fillets into the skillet, spooning some of the sauce over them.
8. Cover the skillet and cook for about 8-10 minutes, or until the fish is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork.
9. Remove from heat, squeeze fresh lime juice over the dish, and garnish with chopped cilantro before serving.

Nutrition

• Calories: 350
• Protein: 30 g
• Carbs: 15 g
• Fiber: 3 g
• Sugar: 2 g
• Sodium: 600 mg
• Cholesterol: 70 mg
• Total Fat: 20 g
• Saturated Fat: 3 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
• Water: 0.5 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in omega-3 fatty acids which promote heart health.
• High in protein, supporting muscle repair and growth.

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