Tortilla-Crusted Tilapia with Citrus Slaw and Chipotle Tartar Sauce

By LRay

Southern Living, January 2017, page 122.

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

Details

Servings 4
Adapted from southernliving.com

Preparation

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.

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.

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.

Prepare the Sauce: Stir together all Sauce ingredients.

Serve tilapia with Citrus Slaw and Chipotle Tartar Sauce.