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Zesty Chili Lime Marinade

Zesty Chili Lime Marinade for Irresistibly Crispy Fish

This Zesty Chili Lime Marinade elevates any fish dish with a refreshing kick, perfect for quick family meals.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Marinade Time 15 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Sauce
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 400
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Marinade
  • ¼ cup lime juice freshly squeezed
  • 2 cloves minced garlic
  • ¼ cup chopped cilantro
  • 1 teaspoon salt
For Coating the Fish
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon cumin powder
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • to taste pinch salt
  • to taste pinch pepper
For the Slaw
  • 2 cups shredded cabbage mix
  • 1 cup shredded carrots
  • ¼ cup mayonnaise
  • 1 tablespoon additional lime juice
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Non-stick skillet
  • Measuring Cups
  • Measuring Spoons
  • Whisk
  • spatula

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a medium bowl, whisk together lime juice, minced garlic, chopped cilantro, and salt.
  2. Set aside the marinade while preparing the fish.
  3. Set up three bowls for dredging: flour in one, beaten eggs in another, and panko with spices in the last.
  4. Coat fish strips in flour, dip in eggs, then roll in panko breadcrumb mixture.
  5. Prepare the slaw by mixing cabbage, carrots, mayonnaise, lime juice, and apple cider vinegar.
  6. Heat a skillet and cook the coated fish strips until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes on each side.
  7. Serve the crispy fish over rice or quinoa topped with slaw.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 30gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 4mg

Notes

Allow marinade to rest for at least 15 minutes for deeper flavor. Fry fish in batches to maintain crispiness.

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