Steamed Tilapia in Foil │ Easy Mexican-Style Fish

tilapia fillets

🥗Healthier: cod fillets

💰Cheaper: catfish fillets

Cod is leaner, while catfish is often less expensive.

lime

🥗Healthier: lemon

💰Cheaper: vinegar

Lemon provides similar acidity, vinegar is often cheaper.

jalapeño

🥗Healthier: bell pepper

💰Cheaper: banana pepper

Bell pepper offers sweetness without heat, banana pepper is usually less expensive.

cilantro

🥗Healthier: parsley

💰Cheaper: dill

Parsley and dill provide fresh flavors at a lower cost.

Season tilapia fillets with salt and black pepper on both sides.

Chop a piece of onion and add it to a blender with garlic, cilantro, and a little water (less than a quarter of a cup).

Blend the mixture until smooth to create a marinade for the fish.

Marinate the fish in the blended mixture for about half an hour if time allows, or use it immediately.

Slice additional onion and tomato to place on top of the fish.

Slice jalapeño (or serrano) to add on top of the fish, removing seeds if desired.

Place the fish on a piece of foil, add the sliced vegetables on top, and sprinkle with more salt and a piece of oregano.

Wrap the foil tightly to keep the juices inside and place it in a steamer.

Steam on low heat for about 20 minutes until cooked through.

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