Chili Lime Fish Fry

Recipe courtesy Rachael Ray

Show: 30 Minute MealsEpisode: Tex Mex Rx

Rated: 5 stars out of 5Rate itRead users' reviews (12)

RECIPE
COMMENTS & REVIEWS(12)

Cook Time:
20 min
Level:
Easy
Yield:
4 servings

Times:

Prep: 10 min
Inactive Prep: --
Cook: 20 min
Total:: 30 min

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Ingredients

4 tilapia fillets
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 cup all-purpose flour
2 eggs, beaten
1 cup bread crumbs
2 limes, zested and juiced
2 tablespoons chili powder, a couple of palmfuls
2 teaspoons garlic powder, 2/3 palmful
2 teaspoons onion powder, 2/3 palmful
2 tablespoons fresh chopped thyme leaves or 2 teaspoons dried
1/4 cup vegetable, canola or safflower oil

Directions

Season the fish with salt and pepper. Arrange 3 shallow dishes. Put the flour in 1 dish and add the eggs to the second dish. Combine the bread crumbs in the third dish and season with 1 tablespoon of lime zest, 2 tablespoons of chili powder, the garlic powder, onion powder and thyme. Coat the fish in the flour, then the egg and then the bread crumbs.

Heat the oil, about 1/4 cup, in large skillet over medium to medium-high heat. If your pan is not large enough to fry 4 fillets, in a single layer, heat the oven to 275 degrees F and put a cooling rack on a baking sheet. As you fry the fish, transfer them to the rack in the oven to keep warm. Fry the fish until deeply golden and crispy and transfer to a serving platter. Season with a little extra salt, top with lots of lime juice and serve.

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Comments & Reviews

recipe Chili Lime Fish Fry
Art Amherst, NH 11-14-2009
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Nice balance of flavors
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

The lime balances the "dark" flavor of the chili. I've been looking for something like this for two reasons: 1.... tilapia is quite cheap 2. tilapia does not have much taste of its own This recipe is also quick---three minutes per side is all it takes to cook the fish and the breading perfectly. We gave this recipe a "10". Read more
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shannon montague, NJ 09-02-2009
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AMAZINGLY TASTEFUL
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I Loved, Loved, Loved this recipe.....Very tasty and easy.
recipe Chili Lime Fish Fry
Patricia Groton, CT 09-02-2009
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Crispy and delicious!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I tried this recipe a few days ago and I loved it! I have never been a big fan of fish outside of salmon and tuna, but this... was great. It's a very good recipe for people who are afraid of cooking fish, beacuse the breading and frying make it very easy for the fish to come out nicely. I added a splash of tabasco to the eggs before dipping, and it was great. Read more
recipe Chili Lime Fish Fry
Stacey Childersburg, AL 08-31-2009
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I did it with chicken
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

Did this last week after work, but used chicken breasts (cut in half so they weren't so thick) instead of fish b/c my husband... and I don't like any kind of fish. It was great! Used the Panko bread crumbs and the outside was so crispy and delicious!Read more
recipe Chili Lime Fish Fry
Anna Basking Ridge, NJ 08-25-2009
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Delicious!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I made this last night and my boyfriend and I gave it a 10. The fish was very moist and tasty and quick and easy to... prepare. I'm not a big fan of thyme so I only used half the amount. Also, I made 5 filets and had a lot of bread crumb mixture left over. The fresh lime juice and salt after frying and as we were eating was key for me! I will definitely make this again, soon, and try different fish.Read more
recipe Chili Lime Fish Fry
Bill Alexandria, VA 08-23-2009
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Easy and delicious fish recipe
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

This recipe was very easy to prepare and the entire family enjoyed it. The lime flavor really came out, probably could have... added a touch more garlic. I used panko bread crumbs, and the crust was perfect. I was thinking at the time this would make a great sandwich. I paired it with a side of cole slaw.Read more