Chipotle Lime Tilapia Recipe
This chipotle lime tilapia recipe is an easy, delicious beginner fish recipe that can be made in less than 30 minutes, perfect for weeknights.
Serving4 servings
Ingredients
- 4 tilapia fillets
- 1 cup crushed tortilla chips
- 2 Tablespoon chipotle pepper in adobe sauce
- ½ cup chunky salsa
- 1 Tablespoon lime juice
- 1 lime, sliced for garnish
- 1 bunch cilantro, for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425℉.
- 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.
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