Best 2 Chipotle Lime Tilapia Recipes

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**Tantalize Your Taste Buds with Chipotle Lime Tilapia: A Culinary Symphony of Bold Flavors and Healthy Goodness**

Embark on a culinary journey to savor the vibrant flavors of Chipotle Lime Tilapia, a tantalizing dish that harmoniously blends smoky chipotle peppers, tangy lime, and the delicate sweetness of tilapia. This delectable recipe promises an explosion of tastes that will leave your palate dancing with joy. But that's not all! This article presents a diverse collection of tilapia recipes, each offering a unique culinary experience. From the zesty Lemon-Herb Tilapia to the crispy Baked Parmesan Tilapia and the savory Tilapia with Avocado Salsa, there's a recipe here to suit every palate. So, prepare to embark on a culinary adventure that will redefine your appreciation for this versatile fish.

Here are our top 2 tried and tested recipes!

CHIPOTLE LIME TILAPIA



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Our thinly breaded Chipotle Lime Tilapia is the perfect combination of sweet and spicy. It's the perfect introductory fish dish - it doesn't taste "fishy" at all and it's ready in less than 30 minutes.

Provided by Steph

Categories     Main Course

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 tilapia fillets
1 cup crushed tortilla chips
2 Tablespoons chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
1/2 cup chunky salsa
1 Tablespoon lime juice
1 lime (sliced for garnish)
1 bunch cilantro (for garnish)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
  • In a food processor or blender, blend chipotle peppers, salsa, and lime juice. Place in a shallow bowl.
  • Place crushed tortilla chips in a separate shallow bowl.
  • Dredge tilapia through the chipotle mixture and then through the tortilla chips. Place the fillets in a greased 9 x 13 inch baking dish.
  • Bake for about 20 minutes, until the fillets easily flake with a fork and the edges are browning.
  • Garnish with limes and cilantro before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Servingsize 1 serving, Calories 1004 kcal, Fat 44 g, SaturatedFat 10 g, Cholesterol 140 mg, Sodium 1800 mg, Carbohydrate 77 g, Sugar 8 g, Protein 64 mg

CRUSTED TILAPIA WITH CHIPOTLE LIME DRESSING



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Make and share this Crusted Tilapia With Chipotle Lime Dressing recipe from Food.com.

Provided by adopt a greyhound

Categories     Mexican

Time 3h10m

Yield 2-4 , 2-4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 18

4 ounces sour cream
1/4 cup adobo sauce, from chipotle peppers
1 tablespoon lime juice, fresh
1 teaspoon lime zest
1/8 teaspoon cumin
1/8 teaspoon chili powder
1/4 teaspoon Old Bay Seasoning
salt and pepper
6 ounces Doritos
1/2 tablespoon dried chipotle powder
1/2 tablespoon cumin
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/2-1 tablespoon jalapeno
1 lb tilapia fillet
1 lime, juice of
1 egg

Steps:

  • Combine all ingredients for the dressing in a small bowl. Set in the frig. for two hours.
  • In a food processor, put Doritos, spices and jalapeno and process until finely crushed. Place on waxed paper when ready to cook.
  • Preheat oven to 350 Degrees.
  • In a med. bowl, whisk egg.
  • Dip fish into egg and then coat both sides of the fish with crust ingredients. Be sure they are well coated.
  • Place fish on parchment paper lined baking sheet and squeeze lime over the fish.
  • Bake for 30 minute.
  • Serve with the chipotle lime dressing and enjoy.

Tips:

  • For the best flavor, use fresh tilapia fillets. If using frozen fillets, thaw them completely before cooking.
  • To make the chipotle lime marinade, combine all of the ingredients in a bowl and whisk until well blended. You can use a store-bought chipotle lime marinade if you prefer.
  • Marinate the tilapia fillets in the chipotle lime marinade for at least 30 minutes, or up to overnight. The longer the fish marinates, the more flavorful it will be.
  • When you're ready to cook the fish, heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add the tilapia fillets and cook for 4-5 minutes per side, or until cooked through. The fish is cooked through when it flakes easily with a fork.
  • Serve the chipotle lime tilapia with your favorite sides, such as rice, beans, or vegetables.

Conclusion:

This chipotle lime tilapia recipe is a delicious and easy-to-make weeknight meal. The fish is marinated in a flavorful chipotle lime marinade, then cooked until flaky and tender. Serve with your favorite sides for a complete meal.

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