Authentic Mole Verde Fillets Recipe - A Taste of Mexico

INGREDIENTS

1/4 cup vegetable oil, divided 1/4 cup chopped white onion 1 or 2 fresh jalapeño peppers,* seeded and finely chopped 1 cup fresh tomatillos, husked, or 1 can (8 ounces) tomatillos, drained and chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin 1/3 cup plus 1 tablespoon water, divided 1/3 cup coarsely chopped fresh cilantro 1/2 teaspoon salt, divided 1/3 cup all-purpose flour 1/8 teaspoon black pepper 1 egg 2 tablespoons butter or margarine 1‑1/2 to 2 pounds small red snapper fillets or skinless sole fillets Cilantro sprig and tomatillos for garnish Carrot sticks (optional) *Jalapeño peppers can sting and irritate the skin, so wear rubber gloves when handling peppers and do not touch your eyes.

PREPARATION:

1. Heat 2 tablespoons oil in small skillet over medium heat until hot. Add onion and jalapeño peppers. Cook and stir 4 minutes or until softened. Add tomatillos, garlic and cumin. Cook and stir 1 minute.
2. Add 1/3 cup water, chopped cilantro and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer 20 minutes. Pour into blender; process until smooth. Return sauce to skillet; remove from heat. Set aside.
3. Combine flour, remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt and black pepper on plate. Beat egg with remaining 1 tablespoon water in shallow bowl.
4. Heat butter and remaining 2 tablespoons oil in 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat until foamy. Working with as many fillets as will fit in skillet in single layer, lightly coat each fillet on both sides with flour mixture; shake off excess. Dip into egg mixture; let excess drain off. Cook 4 to 8 minutes until light brown on outside and opaque at center, turning once. Remove to serving plate; keep warm. Repeat with remaining fillets.
5. Quickly heat reserved sauce over medium heat until hot, stirring frequently. Pour over and around fish. Garnish, if desired. Serve with carrot sticks.

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