Tortilla Crusted Chipotle & Lime Fish Fillet Recipe

Name: Tortilla Crusted Chipotle & Lime Fish Fillet
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: -4 boneless skinless fish fillets of your choice, Tilapia, Snapper or Cod work best for me.; -6 soft corn tortillas, torn into pieces; -1 Fresno or Serrano pepper, seeded and coarsely chopped (Add a second for extra spice**); -juice from 1 fresh lime; -1/3 cup fresh cilantro; -1/2 tsp chipotle chilli powder (Again, double this if you like a bit more spice.); -1/4 tsp ground cumin; -1/2 tsp seasoning salt; -1/2 tsp ground sea salt or to taste; -ground black pepper to taste; -1 egg beaten

Servings: persons

-4 boneless skinless fish fillets of your choice, Tilapia, Snapper or Cod work best for me.
-6 soft corn tortillas, torn into pieces
-1 Fresno or Serrano pepper, seeded and coarsely chopped (Add a second for extra spice**)
-juice from 1 fresh lime
-1/3 cup fresh cilantro
-1/2 tsp chipotle chilli powder (Again, double this if you like a bit more spice.)
-1/4 tsp ground cumin
-1/2 tsp seasoning salt
-1/2 tsp ground sea salt or to taste
-ground black pepper to taste
-1 egg beaten

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-Preheat oven to 375u00b0F Coat a baking sheet with coconut oil or olive oil.
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-Put tortilla pieces, pepper, lime juice, cilantro and spices in a food processor or blender. Pulse until the corn tortillas are uniform small crumbs. Spread dry-ish mixture on a plate.
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-Beat egg in shallow dish.
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-Dip each fillet in egg, then lay over crumbs, patting fillet on each side to adhere crumbs. Place on baking sheet.
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-Bake until fish flakes and crust is crispy, about 15 minutes depending on thickness of fillets.***
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**The base of this recipe is on the mild to medium side for spiciness. As I have noted above, if you like things spicier, try adding a second pepper and/or another 1/2 tsp of chili powder. I prefer a spicier mixture myself and almost always add a second pepper to the crust mixture. It's up to you!
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***Also great on the grill in the summertime, though cooking directly on the grill can be a challenge if it is flakier fish so handle carefully!

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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: -4 boneless skinless fish fillets of your choice, Tilapia, Snapper or Cod work best for me., -6 soft corn tortillas, torn into pieces, -1 Fresno or Serrano pepper, seeded and coarsely chopped (Add a second for extra spice**), -juice from 1 fresh lime, and more.

Yes, Tortilla Crusted Chipotle & Lime Fish Fillet 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.

Tortilla Crusted Chipotle & Lime Fish Fillet

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