Description
A delicious and tropical dish featuring fish fillets coated in crispy coconut and served with a refreshing mango salsa.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 fish fillets (such as tilapia or cod)
- 1 cup shredded coconut
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup flour
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 1 ripe mango, diced
- 1/4 red onion, finely chopped
- 1 lime, juiced
- 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a shallow dish, combine the shredded coconut and breadcrumbs.
- In another dish, place the flour and season with salt and pepper.
- In a third dish, beat the eggs.
- Dredge each fish fillet in flour, dip in the beaten eggs, and then coat with the coconut-breadcrumb mixture.
- Place the coated fillets on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes or until the fish is cooked through and the coating is golden brown.
- While the fish is baking, prepare the mango salsa by combining diced mango, red onion, lime juice, cilantro, and salt in a bowl.
- Serve the coconut crusted fish fillets topped with mango salsa.
Notes
- For extra flavor, marinate the fish in lime juice for 30 minutes before coating.
- Feel free to substitute the fish with your favorite type.
- Serve with a side of rice or salad for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Tropical
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet with salsa
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Coconut Crusted Fish, Mango Salsa, Tropical Fish Recipe