FILETES DE CHILLO IN SALSA (PUERTO RICAN FISH FILLETS)

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Filetes De Chillo in Salsa (Puerto Rican Fish Fillets) image

Fish baked in beer and served with a stovetop sauce. Chillo is a local Puerto Rican fish, but you can use whatever is available to you. From the Complete Caribbean Cookbook.

Provided by Chocolatl

Categories     Puerto Rican

Time 40m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

6 fish fillets
1 tablespoon butter
1/4 cup beer
3 garlic cloves, crushed
1 tablespoon lime juice (or to taste)
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 onion, sliced
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 green bell pepper, chopped
1 tablespoon tomato paste
3/4 cup chicken stock
1/4 cup dry white wine

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°.
  • Place fish in a single layer in a baking dish and dot with butter.
  • Add beer, lime juice, and 1 clove garlic.
  • Bake 30 minutes, basting occasionally.
  • Meanwhile, heat oil in a skillet over high heat.
  • Add onion, remaining garlic, oregano and bell pepper. Saute until onion is tender, about 5 minutes.
  • Add remaining ingredients to pan and cook for an additional 10-15 minutes.
  • When fish is done, remove from oven and place in sauce. Cook over medium-low heat until fish is heated through and flavored with the sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 304, Fat 10.7, SaturatedFat 2.5, Cholesterol 105, Sodium 223.6, Carbohydrate 5.2, Fiber 0.7, Sugar 2, Protein 42.5

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