Chipotle Lime Tilapia

This Chipotle Lime Tilapia is coated in a thin breading of tortilla chips that turns golden as it bakes, and it is a relatively healthy main dish. Ready in less than 30 minutes, this dinner doesn’t taste “fishy” at all. My kids actually called it chicken, and I just went with it. It’s a great way to introduce fish into little one’s diets.

Recipe Ingredient Notes

To make our chipotle lime tilapia, you need the following ingredients:

• Tilapia fillets
• Crushed tortilla chips
• Chipotle pepper in adobe sauce
• Chunky salsa
• Lime uice
• Lime
• Cilantro

Equipment Needed

For this recipe, you only need a few simple kitchen tools. We recommend using the following equipment:

• Food Processor
• Shallow Dishes/Bowls
• Baking Dish (9 x 13)

How to Make Chipotle Lime Tilapia

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

Recipe Notes

• Tilapia is loaded with vitamins and minerals, including B12, niacin, and potassium. It’s also a great source of lean protein. It is relatively inexpensive, and can be found pretty much all over the world. Some people have reservations about the amount of Omega-6 fatty acids, so it’s recommended you don’t eat it in excess, but it is still considered a healthier protein option.
• If you don’t want to use Tilapia, you can use any other white, lean, flaky fish (examples include catfish, branzino, or rainbow trout – most of which can be found at your local grocery store seafood counter).

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Chipotle Lime Tilapia Recipe

5 from 1 vote

This chipotle lime tilapia recipe is an easy, delicious beginner fish recipe that can be made in less than 30 minutes, perfect for weeknights.

ServingServing: 4 servings

Prep Time 10 minutes minutes

Cook Time 20 minutes minutes

Total Time 30 minutes minutes

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Ingredients

• ▢ 4 tilapia fillets
• ▢ 1 cup crushed tortilla chips
• ▢ 2 Tablespoons chipotle pepper in adobe sauce
• ▢ ½ cup chunky salsa
• ▢ 1 Tablespoon lime juice
• ▢ 1 lime, sliced for garnish
• ▢ 1 bunch cilantro, for garnish

Equipment

• Food Processor
• Shallow Dishes/Bowls
• Baking Dish (9 x 13)

Instructions

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

Notes

Tilapia is loaded with vitamins and minerals, including B12, niacin, and potassium. It’s also a great source of lean protein. It is relatively inexpensive, and can be found pretty much all over the world. Some people have reservations about the amount of Omega-6 fatty acids, so it’s recommended you don’t eat it in excess, but it is still considered a healthier protein option.

If you don’t want to use Tilapia, you can use any other white, lean, flaky fish (examples include catfish, branzino, or rainbow trout – most of which can be found at your local grocery store seafood counter).

Nutrition

Calories: 344 kcal · Carbohydrates: 28 g · Protein: 38 g · Fat: 10 g · Saturated Fat: 2 g · Polyunsaturated Fat: 4 g · Monounsaturated Fat: 3 g · Trans Fat: 1 g · Cholesterol: 85 mg · Sodium: 446 mg · Potassium: 700 mg · Fiber: 5 g · Sugar: 5 g · Vitamin A: 302 IU · Vitamin C: 7 mg · Calcium: 84 mg · Iron: 2 mg

Cuisine: Mexican

Cost: $10

Author: Steph Loaiza

Course: Main Course

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