Tortilla Crusted Tilapia
A salty, flaky crunchy coating and a slightly spicy, creamy sauce turns fish filets into a family-friendly dinner.
Servings: 4 People
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 bag tortilla chips
- 4 (8-ounce) pieces tilapia
- 4 tablespoons vegetable oil (or olive oil or canola oil)
- 4 large eggs
- freshly ground black pepper (to taste)
- Sriracha Mayo
Instructions
- Place the chips in a food processor and pulse until they are finely crushed but not ground to a powder. You still want a bit of texture. You can also place them in a large sturdy zipper top bag and use either a rolling pin, a bottle of wine, or some other heavy, blunt item to gently whack away at the bag until the tortillas are well crushed.
- Cut each piece of tilapia down the middle (you will see a dividing line) so you have two fillets.
- Heat half the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. In a wide shallow bowl, beat the eggs with the pepper. In another wide shallow bowl, place the tortilla crumbs.
- Dredge each filet, starting with the larger, thicker halves, in the egg mixture, making sure each piece is completely coated. Then dredge in the tortilla crumbs, making sure each piece is well coated. When the oil is hot, add the filets, and cook for 4 to 5 minutes on each side, until the outside is golden brown and the fish is cooked throughout, adjusting the heat as necessary. Transfer them to a paper towel-lined plate to drain. Heat the remaining oil and cook the smaller fillets, which will probably only take 5 minutes per side at most. Drain those on paper towels as well.
- Serve hot with the Sriracha Sauce.
Notes
Leftovers and Storage
This fish will keep well in a sealed container in the fridge for about 3 days. The crust will lose its crispness, but you can heat it in the oven to your desired warmth and crispness to revive it. Don't reheat in the microwave, which will just make everything soggy. Try other sauces, such as Chipotle Mayo, Honey Mustard Dressing, or Dill Sauce.Nutrition
Calories: 350kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 40g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 14g | Cholesterol: 249mg | Sodium: 154mg | Potassium: 574mg | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 238IU | Calcium: 42mg | Iron: 2mg