Filete Cancun Recipe
Tilapia filet sauté with bell peppers and tomatoes in a butter sauce served with chipotle style shrimp served with white rice, salad and your choice of tortillas or garlic toast
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Ingredients
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Filete Cancun
Method
Preparation
- 1
Sauté the Tilapia
In a large skillet, melt 2 tablespoons of butter over medium heat. Season the tilapia fillets with salt and pepper, then add them to the skillet. Cook for about 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
- 2
Cook the Vegetables
In the same skillet, add the remaining butter. Add sliced bell peppers and diced tomatoes. Sauté for about 5-7 minutes until vegetables are tender. Stir in chipotle sauce and mix well.
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Serve
On a plate, serve the sautéed tilapia topped with the bell pepper and tomato mixture. Add a side of chipotle shrimp, white rice, and salad mix. Offer tortillas or garlic toast on the side.
