Crusted Tilapia With Chipotle Lime Dressing Recipe

Name: Crusted Tilapia With Chipotle Lime Dressing
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Dressing; 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; Crust; 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

Servings: persons

Dressing
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
Crust
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

1
Combine all ingredients for the dressing in a small bowl. Set in the frig. for two hours.
2
In a food processor, put Doritos, spices and jalapeno and process until finely crushed. Place on waxed paper when ready to cook.
3
Preheat oven to 350 Degrees.
4
In a med. bowl, whisk egg.
5
Dip fish into egg and then coat both sides of the fish with crust ingredients. Be sure they are well coated.
6
Place fish on parchment paper lined baking sheet and squeeze lime over the fish.
7
Bake for 30 minute.
8
Serve with the chipotle lime dressing and enjoy.

113

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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 20 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Dressing, 4 ounces sour cream, 1/4 cup adobo sauce, from chipotle peppers, 1 tablespoon lime juice, fresh, and more.

Yes, Crusted Tilapia With Chipotle Lime Dressing falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

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Crusted Tilapia With Chipotle Lime Dressing

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Variations & substitutions

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