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Pescado en Salsa de Chiles (or Fish in Mexican Chili Sauce) is a savory dish that is full of robust flavors. A simple recipe perfect for Lent. By Mama Maggie’s Kitchen
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Pescado en Salsa

Pescado en Salsa is full of delicious, bold Mexican flavors. An excellent dish for Fish Fridays during Lent.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time35 minutes
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mexican
Servings: 4
Calories: 255kcal
Author: Maggie Unzueta

Ingredients

  • 2 cups water divided
  • 3 dried California chili pods
  • 1 dried Ancho chili pod
  • ½ chipotle pepper in adobo sauce
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 lbs tilapia (or any firm white fish)
  • ¼ onion finely diced
  • 1 garlic finely minced
  • Juice of 1 lime
  • Salt

Instructions

  • Take off the stems and cut lengthwise to remove the ribs and seeds from the California chilis and the Ancho chili pods.
  • Add water and chili pods to a stock pot.
  • Bring to a boil for 5 minutes.
  • Turn heat off and leave the chili in the hot water for 5 more minutes.
  • Remove from the pot and let cool.
  • Discard the water from the stock pot.
  • Add the re-hydrated chilis to a blender along with the chipotle pepper, salt, and 1 cup of water.
  • Blend until smooth.
  • Set aside.
  • Heat olive oil in a large skillet.
  • Add onion.
  • Cook for 1 minute.
  • Add chili sauce and garlic.
  • Bring to a low simmer.
  • Season the fish with salt and pepper. Add it to the pan.
  • Cover and reduce heat to low.
  • Cook for 5-7 minutes.
  • Taste for salt.
  • Drizzle with lime before serving.

Notes

Soak the Ancho and California chili pods in hot water for 10 minutes. Let them cool.
In order not to make the sauce too spicy, I’m only using ½ chipotle pepper. 
Don’t forget to taste for salt.
You can add  frozen veggies like green beans or peas and carrots.

Nutrition

Calories: 255kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 46g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 113mg | Sodium: 125mg | Potassium: 707mg | Fiber: 0.5g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 133IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 29mg | Iron: 1mg