Midnight Snapper Burrito
A late-night twist on a classic Mexican dish, featuring pan-seared snapper and a flavorful burrito filling.
Ingredients
- ●4 Snapper fillets6 oz each
- ●1 cup Riceuncooked
- ●1 cup Black beanscanned
- ●1 cup Diced tomatoescanned
- ●1 cup Shredded cheeseMonterey Jack
- ●4 Tortillaslarge flour tortillas
- ●1/2 cup Salsamild
- ●1/4 cup Cilantrochopped
- ●2 tbsp Lime juicefreshly squeezed
- ●2 tbsp Olive oilfor cooking
Instructions
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1. Preheat a large skillet over medium-high heat.
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2. Season the snapper fillets with salt and pepper.
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3. Add a tablespoon of olive oil to the skillet and sear the snapper for 3-4 minutes per side, or until cooked through.
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4. In a separate pan, heat a tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat.
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5. Add the diced onions and cook until translucent, about 5 minutes.
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6. Add the black beans, diced tomatoes, and shredded cheese to the pan, stirring to combine.
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7. Warm the tortillas by wrapping them in a damp paper towel and microwaving for 20-30 seconds.
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8. Assemble the burritos by filling each tortilla with the bean and cheese mixture, followed by a cooked snapper fillet.
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9. Top the snapper with salsa, cilantro, and a squeeze of lime juice.
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10. Serve immediately and enjoy!