Pancho Villa Baked Tilapia Recipe
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Pancho Villa Baked Tilapia

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"Open these tidy foil pockets at table, and the scent of Old Mexico wafts over each diner. Nothing to clean up, and practically no cooking time at all make these ideal for elegant entertaining. Serve over rice."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 3.9 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (77)

What to Drink?
Wine Sauvignon Blanc
Cocktail Margaritas to Die For
Prep Time:
15 Min
Cook Time:
20 Min
Ready In:
35 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 4 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 4 (4 ounce) fillets tilapia
  • 1 (10 ounce) can diced tomatoes with green chile peppers
  • 1 lime, juiced
  • 4 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro
  • 1 lime, thinly sliced

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Coat one side of 4 (8x10 inch) pieces of aluminum foil with olive oil.
  2. Center each fillet on a foil square. Spoon a generous amount of diced tomatoes with juices over fish. Sprinkle with lime juice and cilantro. Position 2 slices of lime on top of each fillet. Close and seal foil packets, and place on a baking tray.
  3. Bake in preheated oven for approximately 20 minutes, or until fish flakes easily with a fork.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 163 | Total Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 41mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.9 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 19, 2006 by Sara   view full review
I made it once according to the recipe and it was pretty good. The second time, I took a...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.9 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 21, 2007 by EJAMES   view full review
This is good. I used canned tomatoes with lime and cilantro. I forgot to buy cilantro so I...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.9 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 16, 2007 by casey rae   view full review
This was great! I used fresh tomatoes and skipped the chiles. Went heavy on the cilantro, and...
The reviewer gave this recipe 1 stars. This recipe averages a 3.9 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 29, 2007 by cookswithkids   view full review
This dish was just not good. Followed the recipe to the T. I just dont get it. It was soggy...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.9 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 5, 2005 by TREETOPFLYER72   view full review
Tried this with my family several times. Kids and wife actually like it a bit better when I...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.9 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 17, 2008 by ellilmom   view full review
My entire family loved this recipe. I skipped the olive oil and used PAM spray on the foil...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 3.9 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 11, 2007 by WENDYBELL   view full review
Easy but a bit bland. Just tomato and fish.
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 3.9 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 29, 2006 by Jenn   view full review
I made this recipe for my darling husband and myself tonight. I found the fish to be lacking...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.9 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 6, 2011 by Patty Cakes   view full review
I am sorry, I do not understand why people do not know when to season their food. I read this...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 3.9 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 30, 2006 by Chef Mike Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
This was good. I used fresh tomatoes and serano peppers and threw in some mushrooms. I think...

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