Tilapia Tomatillo Fresco

Light, bright, and packed with flavor, this Tilapia Tomatillo Fresco is the perfect go-to meal for any time of year. Cookwell & Company’s Green Chile Stew provides a tangy, mildly spicy base that complements the delicate, flaky fish beautifully. It’s a quick and easy dish that’s as versatile as it is delicious—serve it over rice and beans, alongside a crisp Mexican salad, or tuck it into warm tortillas for fresh and flavorful fish tacos. However you enjoy it, this meal is a winning combination of convenience, health, and bold, Southwestern-inspired taste!

• 1 to 1-1/2 pounds fresh tilapia fillets*
• 2 tablespoons Southwestern-style seasoning
• 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 2 cups Cookwell & Co. Two-Step Green Chile Stew Mix
• 1 cup Mexican Queso Fresco cheese, crumbled
• For garnish: avocado wedges, cilantro, a squeeze of lime, and coarsely crushed corn tortilla chips (if desired)

• Season both sides of the fish fillets with the Southwestern seasoning.
• Heat the olive oil in a 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat. When the oil is hot, add the fish and sauté for 2 minutes per side.
• Pour the Two-Step Green Chili Stew Mix over the fish and scatter the queso fresco over the top. 
• Cover pan, reduce heat to low and cook for 3 minutes, or just until cheese begins to melt.
• Serve at once, garnishing each serving with avocado wedges, cilantro, lime, the crushed tortilla chips, or any other desired toppings!

*You can also substitute boneless, skinless chicken breasts for the fish fillets. Cook chicken thoroughly before adding stew mix.