Authentic Mexican Tilapia in Creamy Chili Sauce

heavy cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: milk + cornstarch

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

Rinse tomatoes under water

Heat skillet and add tomatoes and garlic cloves

Smash spices in a molcajete until incorporated

Remove charred garlic and add to spices, smash into a paste

Add a little water to the paste and mix well

Reserve the spice paste

Roast the chilies in a pan until aromatic

Soak roasted chilies in hot water to hydrate

Blend tomatoes, liquid, and chilies for five minutes

Season tilapia fillets with salt and black pepper

Heat oil and butter in a pan until melted and bubbling

Add the blended sauce to the pan and incorporate

Taste the sauce and adjust salt if necessary

Add tilapia fillets to the sauce, cooking for five minutes

Top with chopped onion and green onion

Serve with homemade tortillas

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