Delicious Mexi Baked Fish Fillets Recipe

Spice up your weeknight dinner with this easy and flavorful Mexi-Baked Fish Fillets recipe! Using flaky white fish like tilapia, cod, or basa, this recipe is ready in under 30 minutes. The zesty picante sauce, melted cheese, and crunchy corn chips create a delightful combination that's sure to become a family favorite. Easily customizable to your spice preference, this recipe is perfect for a quick and satisfying meal.

Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 30 mins
Calories 376.8 kcal
Protein 118g
Rating 5.0 (1 Reviews)
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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Delicious Mexi Baked Fish Fillets

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How to Make Delicious Mexi Baked Fish Fillets

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Lightly grease a baking sheet with cooking spray or butter.
  3. Rinse 4 (6-ounce) fish fillets under cold water and pat completely dry with paper towels.
  4. Place the fillets on the prepared baking sheet.
  5. Lightly brush both sides of each fillet with 1 teaspoon melted butter or mayonnaise.
  6. Season lightly with freshly ground black pepper to taste.
  7. Spoon 1/4 cup picante sauce evenly over each fillet.
  8. Sprinkle 1/4 cup shredded Mexican cheese blend over the picante sauce.
  9. Top each fillet with 1/4 cup crushed corn chips.
  10. Bake uncovered for 12-15 minutes, or until the fish is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork.
  11. Serve immediately, topped with 1 tablespoon sour cream and 1 tablespoon chopped green onions per fillet.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

39 g

Sugar

14g

Fat

33g

Carbs

1g

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