Casa Fiesta Pan Seared Tilapia

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Ingredients

• 6   Tomatillos
• 1 lg  Avocado (not too ripe)
• 1/2 med  Onion, diced
• 1/2 bunch  Fresh Cilantro, chopped
• 6 tbsp  Cumin (for Tomatillo Sauce)
• 2 cloves  Garlic
• 1   Salt and Pepper , to taste
• 1/4 cup  Vegetable oil or Non-Stick Spray
• 4   Tilapia Fillets
• 1 10 oz can  Casa Fiesta Mild Enchilada Sauce
• 1 7.75 oz can  Casa Fiesta Jalapeno Relish
• 1 tsp  Onion Powder
• 1 tsp  Garlic Powder
• 3 tbsp  Cumin (for Enchilada Sauce)
• 1/4 cup  Honey

Directions

1. For the Tomatillo sauce: Take the paper shell off of the tomatillo and wash them well, then quarter them.
2. Cut the avocado in half lengthwise and remove the pit.
3. With a spoon, scoop out the avocado and set aside.
4. In a blender, combine the tomatillos, avocado, diced onion, chopped cilantro, 6 tbsp of cumin, and garlic cloves.
5. Blend for 30 seconds. Add salt and pepper to taste.
6. Refrigerate after preparing.
7. To pan sear Tilapia: Season fish with salt and pepper and set aside.
8. In a large saute' pan, add the oil or spray and heat over medium high heat.
9. When the pan is hot, add the fish two fillets at a time (makes it easier to flip) and cook for 2 minutes on each side or until the fish is 165 degrees F in the middle and the flesh is solid white.
10. Once cooked, ladle the two sauces over and enjoy.
11. For the Enchilada Sauce: In a saucepot, add the can of enchilada sauce, half of the can of jalapeno relish, onion powder, 3 tbsp of cumin and honey.
12. Mix until well incorporated and simmer.