Oven Baked Fish Two Ways

When I am in a panic mode trying to get a quick, light dinner for my hungry family for 6, I resort to these baked fish recipes; prep to serving in one hour.   

BAKED FISH – MEXICAN STYLE

1 ½ lbs. firm fish fillets (Cod, Swai, Tilapia works great)

1 cup salsa

1 cup shredded sharp Cheddar Cheese

½ cup coarsely crushed tortilla chips

1 avocado peeled, pitted and slices

¼ cup sour cream

Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Lightly grease one 8X12 baking dish Lay fillets side by side in the prepared baking dish. Pour the salsa over the top and sprinkle with shredded cheese. Top with crushed chips. Bake uncovered in the preheated oven for 15 minutes or until fish is opaque and flakes with a fork. Serve topped with avocado and sour cream

BAKED FILLET & ARTICHOKE PACKETS

6 fish fillets (Any white fish, such as Cod, Swai, Tilapia, Triple Tail)

1 stick butter

¼ cup chopped green onions

2 tablespoons parsley, chopped

3 cloves garlic, minced

Zest and juice of 1 lemon

1 (14 oz) can artichoke hearts, drained and sliced

1 teaspoon salt

¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper

Preheat oven to 400 degrees.  Place each fillet on a large square of heavy duty aluminum foil. Melt the better in a medium saucepan over medium heat add green onions and parsley and sauté until tender. Stir in garlic. Add the lemon zest, juice, artichoke hearts, salt and cayenne and cook a few minutes until heated through. Crimp foil around the fish to hold sauce. Pour equal amounts of sauce mixture over the fillet. Close the foil around the fish. Bake in preheated oven for 12 – 15 minutes.