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Broiled Chipotle Encrusted Tilapia
Broiled fish is a very popular dish. Broiling is an easy way to prepare a variety of different foods, but fish take especially well to this kind of cooking; and since fish tends to cook so quickly under the broiler, it is a natural choice.
As it happens, broiled fish is popular not only for its convenience and its flavor, but also because it is a healthy way to prepare this popular ingredient. Other than what you add, there is no extra fat or calories (though to be honest, the sauce in this recipe does use butter, though it is still relatively light).
If you enjoy spicy fish dishes, then this chipotle broiled tilapia is a wonderful choice. It's great served with rice or if you like, with tortillas or even as a filling for tacos. If you are tired of the usual baked or fried fish, then try broiling some tilapia filets next time, along with this spicy, delicious chipotle sauce for a treat.
Spicy Chipotle Tilapia
Ingredients -
2 lbs tilapia filets
1 lime
1 small white or yellow onion, diced fine
2 cloves garlic, crushed
¼ cup butter or margarine, softened
1 canned chipotle pepper, chopped
¼ cup canned adobo sauce
1 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp oregano
1 tsp salt (preferably coarsely ground)
1 tsp black pepper (preferably coarsely ground)
½ cup dry white wine
2 tbsp flour
Preparation:
Preheat oven to broil.
Squeeze the lime over the tilapia filets and season with salt and pepper.
Melt the butter in a saucepan over low heat and stir in the garlic, chipotle pepper, oregano, and cumin.
Add the wine and adobo sauce and continue cooking for another few minutes.
Whisk in the flour, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens.
Brush onto the tilapia filets and place in a baking dish.
Top the fish with any remaining sauce and broil, 2-5 minutes per side or until the fish flakes easily with a fork and the surface is slightly charred - note that turning the fish is optional; if you don't turn the fish, one side will remain juicy while the other gets crisp; this is entirely up to you.
Serve hot with rice, chipotle mayonnaise, or salsa and lime wedges.
(Serves 4)
Photo Description:
If you love the intense hot and smoky flavor of chipotle peppers, then this is one recipe which is definitely up your alley. It is hot, but not so hot that people who are a little shy about hot peppers will not love it too. There is just enough of a kick here to keep things interesting - and you can serve some chipotle mayonnaise (mayo with a little adobo sauce mixed in) or hot sauce for those who like a little extra heat with their broiled fish. Quick, easy, and delicious, it is hard to ask for a better fish recipe than this one. It works equally well with just about any kind of fish, so feel free to substitute cod, tuna or whatever else is fresh at your local market.
