Zesty Chili Lime Marinade That Transforms Any Meal

Elevate your meals with this Zesty Chili Lime Marinade that infuses vibrant flavors into any dish.

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Prep Time 20

Cook Time 10

Marinade Time 30

Total Time 1

Course Appetizers

Cuisine Mexican

Servings servings

Calories 300 kcal

Equipment

Medium Bowl
Shallow bowls
large skillet

Ingredients

For the Marinade

¼ cup lime juice
2 cloves minced garlic
¼ cup chopped cilantro swap with parsley if needed
1 teaspoon salt adjust to taste

For the Coating

½ cup all-purpose flour
2 large eggs
1 cup panko breadcrumbs substitute with regular breadcrumbs if needed
1 teaspoon smoked paprika or sweet paprika
½ teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon cumin powder
1 teaspoon chili powder adjust based on heat preference
½ teaspoon pepper mix in cayenne for extra heat
to taste salt additional for seasoning

For the Slaw

2 cups shredded cabbage mix
1 cup shredded carrots or a blend of veggies
¼ cup mayonnaise or Greek yogurt
1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar

Optional Toppings

to taste diced avocados
to taste lime wedges
to taste fresh jalapeños

Instructions

Step‑by‑Step Instructions

In a medium bowl, combine lime juice, minced garlic, chopped cilantro, and salt. Whisk together until well blended.
On a clean countertop, arrange three shallow bowls with flour, beaten eggs, and panko mixed with spices.
Coat marinated fish strips in flour, dip in egg, and roll in seasoned panko breadcrumbs.
In a large bowl, mix cabbage, carrots, mayonnaise, remaining lime juice, apple cider vinegar, and season to taste to prepare the slaw.
Heat oil in a large skillet and cook the coated fish strips for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown.
Serve crispy fish over rice or quinoa, topped with slaw and optional toppings.

Notes

Allow at least 30 minutes for marinating to enhance flavors. Ensure oil is hot for crispy coating.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 15gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 200mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1.5mg

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