Crispy Chipotle Lime Tilapia with Cool Avocado Sauce Recipe
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Crispy Chipotle Lime Tilapia with Cool Avocado Sauce

By: LARANEFF  
"My husband loves this zesty southwestern-style fish. You can make it with any of firm whitefish-like cod or halibut-if tilapia isn't available. You can even use boneless, skinless chicken breasts. I usually make a package of red or black beans with rice to serve with it while the fish cooks. If you have any leftovers, they make great fish tacos."

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Prep Time:
15 Min
Cook Time:
30 Min
Ready In:
45 Min

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Original Recipe 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
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  • 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

Directions

  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.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 367 | Total Fat: 17.8g | Cholesterol: 49mg

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 26, 2009 by LARANEFF 
It's my recipe, so of course I love it. If you can find the chipotle in adobo in the store, I... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 19, 2008 by Bito 
This was quite good! I was skeptical about the avocado sauce after blending it and taking a... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 10, 2008 by MGFINK 
Made it for the first time tonight.. Worked out real well...my family liked it a lot! Next... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 21, 2008 by BONSTEAD 
This meal was easy to prepare. I liked the crunch and flavor provided by the corn torilla... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 14, 2009 by ibilintuc 
Absolutely perfect. My wife baked this on a cookie sheet in the barbeque grill. Served with... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 22, 2009 by Lil Mermaid 
The fish was nice and crispy. Perfect and simple for summer. I can't rate the sauce. I love... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 29, 2009 by gabriel 
works great with chicken also MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 20, 2008 by SweetPea 
Just okay for me. Kind of a wierd flavor, but my husband and I still cleaned our plate. ... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 2, 2008 by bonkselle23 
Unlike other reviewers, I actually wanted this sauce to taste *more* like avocado! I thought... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 16, 2008 by ForneySAHM 
I made it exactly according to the recipe and it seemed that noone in the family liked it. It... MORE

 
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