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Tortilla-Crusted Tilapia with Citrus Slaw and Chipotle Tartar Sauce Recipe

Tortilla-Crusted Tilapia with Citrus Slaw and Chipotle Tartar Sauce Recipe

Name: Tortilla-Crusted Tilapia with Citrus Slaw and Chipotle Tartar Sauce Recipe
Total time: 40 min
Yield: Serves 4 (serving size: 1 tilapia fillet)
Ingredients: 4 (6-oz.) tilapia fillets; 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt; 1/4 teaspoon black pepper; 1 cup all-purpose flour; 2 teaspoons ground cumin; 2 teaspoons ground coriander; 2 large eggs, lightly beaten; 2 cups crushed corn tortilla chips; 1/4 cup canola oil, divided; 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; 1 1/2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar; 1 tablespoon orange zest plus 2 Tbsp. fresh juice (from 1 orange); 1 teaspoon granulated sugar; 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt; 4 cups thinly sliced purple cabbage (1 head cabbage); 1/2 cup thinly sliced scallions (about 4 scallions); 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley; 1 cup mayonnaise; 1/4 cup drained dill pickle relish; 2 tablespoons chopped canned chipotle pepper in adobo sauce; 1 teaspoon fresh lime juice; 1/2 teaspoon onion powder

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Crushed corn tortilla chips make the crispiest, crunchiest coating for pan-fried fish filets. Serve with cole slaw. Fry up a batch of your own chips or use your favorite store-bought brand—both will produce delicious results. You can use any firm, white fish in this recipe, such as flounder, grouper, or snapper. You’ll love this spicy tartar sauce, which has a nice blend of mayonnaise, dill pickles smoky chipotle peppers, and lime juice.

By Lisa Cericola and Robby Melvin

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Credit: Stephen DeVries

Recipe Summary

active:

30 mins

total:

40 mins

Yield:

Serves 4 (serving size: 1 tilapia fillet)

Directions

Step 1

Prepare the Tilapia: Sprinkle both sides of tilapia fillets with salt and black pepper. Combine flour, cumin, and coriander in a shallow dish. Place beaten eggs in a second shallow dish; place crushed tortilla chips in a third shallow dish. Dredge fillets in flour mixture, dip in eggs, and dredge in tortilla chips, pressing to adhere.

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Step 2

Heat 1 tablespoon of the canola oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high. Place 2 fillets in hot oil; cook until golden brown on bottom, about 4 minutes. Turn fillets, add 1 tablespoon of the oil, and cook until fish flakes easily with a fork, about 4 minutes. Transfer fillets to a wire rack over a baking sheet. Keep warm in a 200°F oven. Repeat process with remaining 2 tablespoons canola oil and 2 fillets.
Step 3

Prepare the Citrus Slaw: Stir together olive oil, vinegar, orange zest, orange juice, sugar, and salt in a large bowl. Add cabbage, scallions, and parsley; toss to coat. Let stand 10 minutes.
Step 4

Prepare the Sauce: Stir together all Sauce ingredients.
Step 5

Serve tilapia with Citrus Slaw and Chipotle Tartar Sauce.

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