About the Recipe
Crispy on the outside and tender inside, this tortilla-crusted fish is coated in MASAMOR tortilla chips and served with fresh cherry tomato pico de gallo and a bright cilantro-lime sauce.
PRODUCT
NEEDED!
Ingredients
For the fish
4 tilapia fillets (6 oz each) or any moist white fish
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
1 1/2 cups finely crushed MASAMOR tortilla chips
1/2 teaspoon sweet paprika
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon cool water
1/2 cup vegetable or canola oil (for pan-frying) or oil spray (for baking or air frying)
Kosher salt and pepper
Cherry Tomato Pico de Gallo
2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved or quartered
1/4 cup chopped yellow onion
1 small jalapeño, finely chopped
1 tablespoon chopped cilantro
1 1/2 teaspoons fresh lime juice
1 teaspoon olive oil
Salt and pepper to taste
To serve
Cilantro lime sauce (1/2 recipe)
Preparation
Step 1 – Prepare the breadingIn a shallow bowl, mix the flour with sweet paprika, cayenne pepper, cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, and a pinch of kosher salt and pepper.
In a second bowl, whisk the eggs with the cool water.
Place the finely crushed MASAMOR tortilla chips in a third bowl.
Step 2 – Bread the fishPat the tilapia fillets dry and season lightly with salt and pepper.
Dredge each fillet in the seasoned flour, shaking off excess.Dip into the egg mixture, then coat thoroughly with the crushed tortilla chips, pressing gently so they adhere.
Step 3 – Cook the fish (pan-fry method)Heat the vegetable or canola oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Cook the fish for about 3–4 minutes per side, until golden, crispy, and cooked through.Transfer to a paper towel–lined plate.
Alternative:For baking or air frying, lightly coat the fish with oil spray and cook until crisp and cooked through.
Cherry Tomato Pico de Gallo
Step 4 – Make the pico de galloIn a bowl, combine the cherry tomatoes, yellow onion, jalapeño, cilantro, lime juice, olive oil, and salt and pepper to taste.Mix gently and set aside.