By natasha
Tortilla encrusted fish
Crunchy coated fish lightly fried to a golden perfection
Updated at: Wed, 21 Jan 2026 23:56:53 GMT
Nutrition balance score
Unbalanced
Glycemic Index
67
Moderate
Glycemic Load
51
High
Nutrition per serving
Calories938.5 kcal (47%)
Total Fat51.5 g (74%)
Carbs75.9 g (29%)
Sugars2.3 g (3%)
Protein48.1 g (96%)
Sodium639.8 mg (32%)
Fiber4.4 g (16%)
% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet
Ingredients
4 servings
4Mahi fillets
or tilapia
½ cflour
2 Tbscoriander
1 Tbscumin
1 ½ ctortilla chips
crushed
2 Tbschili powder
2 tsponion powder
½ tspgarlic powder
2eggs
beaten
1 ¼ cjasmine rice
1 Tbscilantro
or 1/4 c fresh cilantro
2limes
oil for frying
For the sauce
Instructions
Step 1
In a large pot add 1 3/4 cup of water bring to a boil. Add 1 1/4 c of rice. Simmer on low for 20 minutes. When done add cilantro fluff and let stand for 5 minutes. Finish with a squeeze lime juice.
Step 2
Heat oven to 400 degrees. Heat a cast iron skillet with oil over medium heat for 5 minutes.
Step 3
Assemble working station with plate for beaten eggs, plate for crushed tortillas, and plate for flour. Line a baking tray with foil set aside.
Step 4
Add coriander, cumin, chili, onion, and garlic powder to flour. Mix well.
Step 5
A blender works best for crushing the tortillas into a fine coating. If no blender place tortillas in a plastic bag and use rolling pin.
Step 6
Place each fillet first in flour, then egg, and finish with crushed tortillas.
Step 7
Cook each fillet in skillet over medium low heat 1 minute per side. Remove to baking tray.
Step 8
Finish cooking fish in the oven for additional 10-12 minutes.
Step 9
Prepare southwest sauce, combine all ingredients and mix well. Start with 1 tbs of chipotle sauce add more per tablespoon according to your liking.
Step 10
Serve with southwest corn.
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