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Zesty Chili Lime Marinade

Zesty Chili Lime Marinade: Elevate Your Fish Game Tonight

A vibrant Zesty Chili Lime Marinade that elevates fish or chicken with fresh flavors and can be prepared in just 20 minutes.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 8 minutes
Marinade Time 15 minutes
Total Time 43 minutes
Course Seafood
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 4 servings
Calories 350 kcal

Equipment

  • medium bowl
  • Shallow bowls
  • skillet

Ingredients
  

For the Marinade

  • ¼ cup lime juice
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • ¼ cup cilantro chopped
  • 1 teaspoon salt adjust to taste

For the Breading

  • ½ cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 large eggs beaten
  • 1 cup panko breadcrumbs mixed with spices
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon cumin powder
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • ½ teaspoon pepper

For the Fish and Slaw

  • 4 oz firm white fish cut into strips (e.g., cod, tilapia, mahi-mahi)
  • 1 cup shredded cabbage mix
  • ½ cup shredded carrots
  • ¼ cup mayonnaise
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon salt for slaw seasoning
  • ½ teaspoon pepper

Instructions
 

Preparation Steps

  • In a medium bowl, combine lime juice, minced garlic, chopped cilantro, and salt. Whisk together and let sit for 5 minutes.
  • Prepare the dredging station with flour, beaten eggs, and a mix of panko breadcrumbs and spices in separate bowls.
  • Coat each fish strip in flour, dip in eggs, and roll in panko breadcrumbs until covered.
  • In a large bowl, combine shredded cabbage, carrots, mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, salt, and pepper. Toss well.
  • Heat oil in a skillet and fry the coated fish strips for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown and crispy.
  • Serve crispy fish topped with slaw and optional toppings like avocado or cilantro over rice or quinoa.

Notes

For extra crunch, toast panko breadcrumbs. Adjust spice levels using more chili powder to taste.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 180mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 25mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1.5mg
Keyword Crowd-Pleaser, easy seafood, fish marinade, Quick Recipe, weeknight meal, Zesty Chili Lime Marinade
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