Crispy Chipotle Lime Tilapia With Cool Avocado Sauce Recipe

Name: Crispy Chipotle Lime Tilapia With Cool Avocado Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 canned chipotle pepper in adobo sauce; 2 tablespoons adobo sauce from the can; 1/4 cup salsa; 1 tablespoon lime juice; 4 tilapia fillets; 1/2 (8 ounce) package tortilla chips, crushed; 1 small avocado - peeled, pitted, and cut into large chunks; 1/4 cup sour cream; 1 tablespoon lime juice; 3 tablespoons milk; salt and pepper to taste

Servings: persons

1 canned chipotle pepper in adobo sauce
2 tablespoons adobo sauce from the can
1/4 cup salsa
1 tablespoon lime juice
4 tilapia fillets
1/2 (8 ounce) package tortilla chips, crushed
1 small avocado - peeled, pitted, and cut into large chunks
1/4 cup sour cream
1 tablespoon lime juice
3 tablespoons milk
salt and pepper to taste

1
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease a baking sheet with cooking spray.
2
Combine the chipotle pepper, adobo sauce, salsa, and 1 tablespoon lime juice in a blender and blend until smooth; brush the mixture over both sides of each tilapia fillet.
3
Spread the crushed tortilla chips into the bottom of a deep dish; dredge the coated fillets in the chips to coat. Arrange the fillets on the prepared baking pan.
4
Bake the fillets 15 minutes; turn and lightly spray with cooking spray. Continue to bake until golden brown, another 10 to 15 minutes.
5
While the fish bakes, place the avocado, sour cream, and 1 tablespoon lime juice and blend until smooth. Stir in the milk 1 tablespoon at a time until the consistency is similar to ranch dressing. Season with salt and pepper. Spoon the sauce over the baked fillets to serve.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 canned chipotle pepper in adobo sauce, 2 tablespoons adobo sauce from the can, 1/4 cup salsa, 1 tablespoon lime juice, and more.

Yes, Crispy Chipotle Lime Tilapia With Cool Avocado Sauce falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Crispy Chipotle Lime Tilapia With Cool Avocado Sauce

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