Best 7 Crusted Tilapia With Chipotle Lime Dressing Recipes

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**Crispy and Flavorful: Crusted Tilapia with Chipotle-Lime Dressing**

Indulge in a tantalizing culinary experience with our crusted tilapia, masterfully paired with a zesty chipotle-lime dressing. This delectable dish is a symphony of flavors and textures, featuring a crispy crust that shatters upon every bite, revealing tender and flaky tilapia fillets. The chipotle-lime dressing adds a delightful kick, with a perfect balance of smokiness, tanginess, and acidity. This recipe offers a complete meal, including roasted vegetables and a refreshing avocado salsa, ensuring a satisfying and nutritious dining experience.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

TORTILLA CRUSTED TILAPIA



Tortilla Crusted Tilapia image

Provided by dave

Time 40m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 14

6 - 8 hard corn tortilla taco shells
2 tsp. cumin
2 tsp. paprika
2 tsp. kosher salt
2 tsp. freshly ground black pepper
1 tsp. garlic powder
1 tsp. cayenne pepper
4 tilapia filets
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
2 eggs, lightly beaten
1/2 cup sour cream
1 chipotle, from a can of chipotles in adobo sauce, minced
1 tbsp. minced cilantro
1 tbsp. fresh lime juice

Steps:

  • Pre-heat to 375 degrees. Place taco shells in a re-sealable plastic bag, seal and crush using a meat mallet or rolling pin, until broken down into coarse crumbs. Add cumin, paprika, salt, black pepper, garlic powder and cayenne pepper to a small bowl. Mix well. Season the tilapia with some of the spice mixture. Place flour, eggs and taco shell crumbs onto separate shallow plates or pie tins. Season flour with a few pinches of the spice mixture. Dredge each filet into, the flour, shaking off excess, then the egg and finally the taco shell crumbs. Press taco shell crumbs evenly onto each filet. Season the filets with the remaining spice mixture. Place fish on a lightly oiled sheet pan and bake for 15 - 20 minutes until fish flakes easily. Meanwhile, whisk sour cream, chipotle in adobo, cilantro and lime juice in a small bowl. Whisk in a pinch of salt and pepper. Taste, adjust seasonings as necessary and keep refrigerated until ready to use. Remove fish from oven and drizzle with chipotle-lime crema. Serve immediately.

CHILI LIME BAKED TILAPIA WITH AVOCADO CREMA RECIPE BY TASTY



Chili Lime Baked Tilapia With Avocado Crema Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: tilapia fillet, chili powder, cumin, cayenne pepper, salt, black pepper, lime juice, olive oil, avocado, fresh cilantro, salt, black pepper, lime juice, yogurt

Provided by Jordan Kenna

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 lb tilapia fillet
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
1 tablespoon lime juice, about 1 lime
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 avocado
½ cup fresh cilantro, roughly chopped
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
1 tablespoon lime juice, about 1 lime
¼ cup yogurt

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400˚F (200˚C).
  • In a small bowl, mix the chili powder, cumin, cayenne, salt, pepper, and olive oil with the lime juice.
  • Using a basting brush, generously coat each side of the tilapia fillet with the marinade.
  • Bake fish for 12 minutes in a preheated oven until edges begin to crisp and fish is moist and flaky.
  • While fish is baking, prepare the crema.
  • In a blender, combine avocado, cilantro, salt, pepper, lime juice, and yogurt. Blend until mixture is smooth.
  • Serve tilapia topped with avocado crema and freshly chopped cilantro.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 511 calories, Carbohydrate 12 grams, Fat 25 grams, Fiber 6 grams, Protein 62 grams, Sugar 2 grams

PARMESAN CRUSTED TILAPIA FILLETS



Parmesan Crusted Tilapia Fillets image

This recipe is quick and easy with plenty of flavor! Even my husband (who doesn't like fish that much) went back for seconds! Works well in low-carb diets.

Provided by France C

Categories     Seafood     Fish     Tilapia

Time 20m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 6

¾ cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 teaspoons paprika
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
salt and ground black pepper to taste
4 tilapia fillets
olive oil

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.
  • Whisk Parmesan cheese, paprika, parsley, salt, and pepper together in a shallow dish.
  • Coat tilapia fillets with olive oil and press into the Parmesan cheese mixture. Arrange coated fillets on the prepared baking sheet.
  • Bake in preheated oven until the fish flakes easily with a fork, 10 to 12 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 209.8 calories, Carbohydrate 1.3 g, Cholesterol 54.2 mg, Fat 9.3 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 28.9 g, SaturatedFat 3.4 g, Sodium 280.1 mg, Sugar 0.3 g

CRUSTED TILAPIA



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Make and share this Crusted Tilapia recipe from Food.com.

Provided by kymgerberich

Categories     Whitefish

Time 35m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 (4 -6 ounce) tilapia fillets
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1/3 cup breadcrumbs
1/3 cup sharp cheddar cheese
1 scallion, finely chopped
2 tablespoons butter, melted
1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
2 teaspoons garlic, minced

Steps:

  • Place tilapia fillets on paper-lined baking tray. Sprinkle with lemon juice. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Mix all other ingredients together.
  • Spread mixture evenly over fish.
  • Bake in 350 degree oven for 25 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 365.4, Fat 20.7, SaturatedFat 12.1, Cholesterol 107, Sodium 392, Carbohydrate 15, Fiber 1.1, Sugar 1.5, Protein 30.4

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.

PAN-SEARED TILAPIA WITH CHILE LIME BUTTER



Pan-Seared Tilapia with Chile Lime Butter image

Categories     Fish     Quick & Easy     Low/No Sugar     Tilapia     Hot Pepper     Summer     Gourmet

Yield Makes 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

For chile lime butter
1/2 stick (1/4 cup) unsalted butter, softened
1 tablespoon finely chopped shallot
1 teaspoon finely grated fresh lime zest
2 teaspoons fresh lime juice
1 teaspoon minced fresh Thai or serrano chile (preferably red), including seeds
1/2 teaspoon salt
For fish
6 (5- to 6-oz) pieces skinless tilapia fillet or farm-raised striped bass fillets with skin
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons vegetable oil

Steps:

  • Make chile lime butter:
  • Stir together butter, shallot, zest, lime juice, chile, and salt in a bowl.
  • Prepare fish:
  • If using striped bass, score skin in 3 or 4 places with a thin sharp knife to prevent fish from curling (do not cut through flesh). Pat fish dry and sprinkle with salt. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a 12-inch nonstick skillet over moderately high heat until just smoking, then sauté 3 pieces of fish, turning over once with a spatula, until golden and just cooked through, 4 to 5 minutes, and transfer to a plate. Sauté remaining fish in remaining tablespoon oil in same manner.
  • Serve each piece of fish with a dollop of chile lime butter.

HONEY LIME TILAPIA



Honey Lime Tilapia image

Sweet and tangy tilapia with fresh veggies covered in mozzarella cheese.

Provided by LARMIAK

Categories     Seafood     Fish     Tilapia

Time 1h35m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

¼ cup honey
3 tablespoons lime juice
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 pound tilapia fillets
salt and pepper to taste
1 butternut squash - peeled, seeded and sliced
1 bunch fresh asparagus spears, trimmed and chopped
poultry seasoning
½ cup mozzarella cheese

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, mix the honey, lime juice, and garlic. Season tilapia with salt and pepper, place in the bowl, and marinate 1 hour in the refrigerator.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a medium baking dish.
  • Arrange the squash and asparagus in the baking dish. Place tilapia on top of vegetables, and season with poultry seasoning. Discard remaining marinade.
  • Bake 20 minutes in the preheated oven, until vegetables are tender and fish is easily flaked. Sprinkle with mozzarella, and continue baking 5 minutes, or until cheese is lightly browned.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 383.1 calories, Carbohydrate 60.4 g, Cholesterol 50.7 mg, Fat 4.3 g, Fiber 8.7 g, Protein 32.6 g, SaturatedFat 1.9 g, Sodium 154.2 mg, Sugar 26.7 g

Tips:

  • For the crispiest tilapia, make sure to pat the fillets dry before coating them in the breadcrumb mixture.
  • If you don't have panko breadcrumbs, you can use regular breadcrumbs or crushed crackers.
  • Feel free to adjust the amount of chipotle pepper in the dressing to your desired level of spiciness.
  • Serve the tilapia immediately with the chipotle lime dressing and your favorite sides.

Conclusion:

This crusted tilapia with chipotle lime dressing is a delicious and easy-to-make weeknight meal. The tilapia is crispy on the outside and flaky on the inside, while the chipotle lime dressing is tangy and flavorful. Serve this dish with your favorite sides for a complete meal that the whole family will enjoy.

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