Tortilla Crusted Tilapia

1 tablespoon fresh lime juice

4 6-ounce tilapia fillets

1 teaspoon kosher salt

1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

1 cup finely crushed tortilla chips

1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper

1 egg



Jalapeño tartar sauce:

1/2 cup mayonnaise

1 jalapeño, stemmed, seeded, and finely diced

1 garlic clove, minced

1 teaspoon chopped fresh cilantro

1 teaspoon fresh lime juice

preparation



Preheat oven to 400°. Lightly grease a baking sheet or line with parchment paper.



Sprinkle lime juice on both sides of fish, then season both sides with salt and pepper. Stir together tortilla chips and cayenne on a plate. Beat egg in a bowl. Dip each fillet in egg, then roll in chips. Place each coated fillet on prepared baking sheet.



Bake for 15-17 minutes, or until fish flakes.



While fish is baking, make tartar sauce: Mix together mayonnaise, jalapeño, garlic, cilantro, and lime juice. Season to taste with salt. Serve with cooked fish.