Huichol Mojarra Recipe
Whole bone-in fried tilapia with huichol sauce(secret buttery mild sauce) served with rice, salad, and beans
Was this page helpful?
Help improve this recipe for others.
Send this recipe to your inbox.
We'll email it straight to you - plus weekly cooking inspiration.
Ingredients
Some product links may be affiliates. If you buy through them, you're supporting the site and Pekin may earn a commission at no extra cost to you.
Fish
Huichol Sauce
Sides
Method
Fish Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Fish
Rinse the tilapia thoroughly under cold water. Pat dry with paper towels. Season the fish inside and out with salt and black pepper.
- 2
Fry the Fish
In a large skillet, heat vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Once hot, carefully add the tilapia. Fry for about 5-7 minutes on each side, until golden brown and cooked through. Remove from oil and place on paper towels to drain.
Huichol Sauce Preparation
- 3
Make the Sauce
In a saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1-2 minutes. Stir in the chopped tomatillos, cilantro, lime juice, chili powder, and salt. Cook until the tomatillos are soft and the mixture is well combined, about 5-7 minutes.
Assembly
- 4
Serve
On a plate, serve each fried tilapia with a generous drizzle of huichol sauce. Accompany with a side of white rice, black beans, and a fresh salad of shredded lettuce and diced tomatoes.
