Salsa Verde Baked Tilapia Recipe

Ingredients (12)

• 1 1/2 pounds tomatillos, hulled and rinsed
• 1 small white onion, peeled, trimmed, and cut into quarters 
• 2 medium jalapeño peppers, trimmed, split and seeded
• 4 cloves garlic
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 1/4 cup packed cilantro (tender stems and leaves), plus more for garnish
• 1 teaspoon lime juice or more to taste
• 1 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt, divided
• 1 pound tilapia (4 to 6 fillets), thawed if frozen
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• Crumbled queso fresco, optional