Crispy Fish Tacos with Chipotle-Lime Ranch
Crispy Fish Tacos with Chipotle-Lime Ranch pair crunchy panko-breaded tilapia with warm corn tortillas for a satisfying contrast of textures. A creamy chipotle-lime ranch adds smoky heat and brightness, while shredded cabbage brings a cool, fresh crunch. Perfect for casual dinners or a laid-back weekend gathering where bold, fresh flavors shine.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook10 mins
- Serves24
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Crispy Fish Tacos with Chipotle-Lime Ranch, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 55 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 1 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 54 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 55
- Heart Health
- 60
- Metabolic
- 17
- Digestive
- 31
- Inflammatory
- 32
- Performance
- 33
- General Wellness
- 1
Put 1/2 cup flour in a small bowl. In a shallow bowl, mix the remaining flour with panko bread crumbs, seasoned salt, garlic powder, lemon pepper, black pepper, onion powder, and cayenne pepper. Beat the eggs in another small bowl.
- 2
Warm the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- 3
Coat the tilapia in flour, dip it into the egg mixture, then roll it in the panko-flour mixture, and lay it in the hot oil. Fry until lightly browned, about 3 minutes per side. Transfer to a plate lined with paper towels.
- 4
Warm the tortillas in a separate skillet over medium-low heat.
- 5
Stir together the ranch dressing, salsa, lime, and chipotle chile in a small bowl to make the salsa.
- 6
Split the tilapia among the warmed tortillas and serve with the salsa and cabbage.
- Calories 167.72 kcal Moderate 8%
- Protein 7.21 g Moderate 14%
- Carbohydrate 22.49 g 8%
- Total Fat 5.11 g Moderate 7%
- Saturated Fat 0.79 g Low Source 4%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 27.87 mg Moderate 9%
- Sodium 121.4 mg Moderate 5%
- Dietary Fiber 1.44 g Low Source 5%
- Total Sugars 1.55 g --
- Added Sugars 0.16 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 20.99 mg Low Source 2%
- Iron 0.71 mg Low Source 4%
- Potassium 140.96 mg Low Source 3%
- Vitamin A 15.01 mcg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin C 2.28 mg Low Source 3%
- Vitamin D 0.67 mcg Low Source 3%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
- Fish 🐟
- Eggs 🥚
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Corn 🌽
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Crispy Fish Tacos with Chipotle Lime Ranch is made with 17 ingredients and serves 24. It takes about 30 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include All Purpose Flour, Black Pepper, Cayenne Pepper, and Chunky Medium Salsa. Each serving provides about 167.72 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Crispy Fish Tacos with Chipotle-Lime Ranch made of?
- The main ingredients are All-Purpose Flour, Black Pepper, Cayenne Pepper, Chunky Medium Salsa, Cooking Oil. The full list of 17 is above.
- How long does it take to make Crispy Fish Tacos with Chipotle-Lime Ranch?
- About 30 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 10 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 167.72 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Crispy Fish Tacos with Chipotle-Lime Ranch easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 17 ingredients and 6 steps.
- Is Crispy Fish Tacos with Chipotle-Lime Ranch healthy?
- Crispy Fish Tacos with Chipotle-Lime Ranch has an easyChef Pro health score of 41/100. Per serving, it provides 167.72 calories and 7.21 g of protein, or 14% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 121.4 mg (5% of the Daily Value). It contains Citrus, Fish, Eggs, Milk, Wheat, Gluten, Corn, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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