Baked Tilapia with Coconut and Cilantro Sauce

This dish can be prepared with tilapia or your preferred fish. Perfect for lunch or dinner. Very light when baked and includes healthy fats from coconut. A moderately calorie-conscious dish.

Approximate Nutritional Content: per serving, recipe makes 6 servings

Calories: 330 kcal.

Fat grams: 4.5 gr. equivalent to 1 fat serving

Carbohydrate grams: 34 gr. equivalent to 2 carbohydrate servings

Protein grams: 38 gr. equivalent to 5 protein servings

Note: nutritional information may vary according to the quantity and type of ingredients used, as well as the serving size.

Ingredients:

• cooking spray oil

• 6 tilapia fillets

• 1/4 teaspoon salt

• 1/2 cup coconut milk

• 1/2 cup cilantro

• 1 teaspoon fresh grated ginger

• 2 garlic cloves

• 1/2 jalapeño without seeds and finely chopped

• 3 cups rice for serving

Preparation:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees.

• Spray a baking sheet with cooking oil spray.

• Season the fish with salt and place on the baking sheet.

• Place the coconut milk, cilantro, ginger, garlic, and jalapeño in a blender. Blend until you obtain a smooth, well-incorporated sauce consistency.

• Pour the coconut mixture over the fish and bake for 15 minutes or until the fish is cooked.

• Remove from oven, garnish with finely chopped cilantro, and serve with a portion of rice (1/2 cup).

Enjoy!