Name: Baked Tilapia with Cilantro Crema
Yield: 6 servings
Ingredients: 4 tilapia fillets; ½ tbsp canola oil; 1 ½ tsp lemon seasoning; 1 tsp cayenne pepper; ½ tsp spanish paprika; ½ tsp garlic powder; 1 tbsp calamansi juice; salt, to season; ½ cup mayonnaise; 1 cup cilantro; 1 tbsp calamansi juice; 1 tbsp water; 2 red thai chilies; 6 slices of pickled jalapeno; salt; a handful of cilantro leaves; 1 red onion; 2 tbsp olive oil; juice of 2 calamansi; salt and ground black pepper

Tilapia

1

In a mixing bowl combine the canola oil, lemon seasoning, cayenne pepper powder, Spanish paprika, garlic powder, and calamansi juice.

2

Rub mixture all over the tilapia fillets

3

Transfer the fillets to a parchment-lined sheet tray.

4

Bake at a preheated oven at 180°C/350°F for 10-12 minutes.

Cilantro Crema

5

Blend all the ingredients for the cilantro crema. Set it aside.

Assembly

6

Prepare the garnish. In a bowl add the cilantro leaves and red onions then drizzle in some olive oil, calamansi juice, and salt and pepper to taste. Toss and set aside.

7

When the fish is done remove it from the oven and transfer it to a serving plate. Drizzle the cilantro crema on the side and top with the garnish. Serve immediately.