Crispy Chipotle Lime Tilapia With Cool Avocado Sauc

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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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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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.

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Crispy Chipotle Lime Tilapia With Cool Avocado Sauce

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