Baked Tilapia with Cilantro Crema

Tilapia

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

Cilantro Crema

½ cup mayonnaise

1 cup cilantro

1 tbsp calamansi juice

1 tbsp water

2 red thai chilies

6 slices of pickled jalapeno

salt to season

Garnish

a handful of cilantro leaves

1 red onionsliced into half rings

2 tbsp olive oil

juice of 2 calamansi

salt and ground black pepperto season

Tilapia

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

Rub mixture all over the tilapia fillets

Transfer the fillets to a parchment-lined sheet tray.

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

Cilantro Crema

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

Assembly

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.

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.

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Baked Tilapia with Cilantro Crema