Pan Seared Tilapia with Spicy Enchilada and Tomatillo Sauce

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Ingredients

• 4 ea  Tilapia Filets
• 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
• 6 ea  Tomatillos
• 1 lrg  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 ea  Salt & Pepper
• 1/4 cup  Vegetable oil or Non-Stick Spray

Directions

1. Take the paper shell off of the tomatillo and wash them well, than 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.
6. To pan sear the Tilapia:
7. 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:
12. In a saucepot, add the can of enchilada sauce, half of the can of jalapeno relish, onion powder, garlic powder, 3 tbsp. of cumin and the honey.
13. Mix until well incorporated and simmer.
14. For the Tomatillo Sauce: