Tortilla-Crusted Tilapia Recipe

Name: Tortilla-Crusted Tilapia
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice; 4 6-ounce tilapia fillets; 1 teaspoon kosher salt; 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 1 cup finely crushed tortilla chips; 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 1 egg; 1/2 cup mayonnaise; 1 jalapeno, stemmed, seeded, and finely diced; 1 garlic clove, minced; 1 teaspoon chopped fresh cilantro; 1 teaspoon fresh lime juice

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
4 6-ounce tilapia fillets
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 cup finely crushed tortilla chips
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 egg
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1 jalapeno, stemmed, seeded, and finely diced
1 garlic clove, minced
1 teaspoon chopped fresh cilantro
1 teaspoon fresh lime juice

1
Preheat oven to 400u00b0. Lightly grease a baking sheet or line with parchment paper.
2
Sprinkle lime juice on both sides of fish, then season both sides with salt and pepper. Stir together tortilla chips and cayenne on a plate. Beat egg in a bowl. Dip each fillet in egg, then roll in chips. Place each coated fillet on prepared baking sheet.
3
Bake for 15-17 minutes, or until fish flakes.
4
While fish is baking, make tartar sauce: Mix together mayonnaise, jalapeno, garlic, cilantro, and lime juice. Season to taste with salt. Serve with cooked fish.

279

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice, 4 6-ounce tilapia fillets, 1 teaspoon kosher salt, 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, and more.

Yes, Tortilla-Crusted Tilapia 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 Tilapia

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