Description
A delicious and crispy coconut-crusted fish served with a refreshing mango salsa.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 (6-ounce) fish fillets (such as tilapia or cod)
- 1 cup shredded unsweetened coconut
- 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1 large egg
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil (for frying)
- 1 ripe mango, diced
- 1/2 red bell pepper, diced
- 1/4 red onion, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F if you prefer to bake the fish instead of frying. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a shallow dish, combine the shredded coconut, panko breadcrumbs, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and paprika. Mix well.
- In another shallow dish, beat the egg until well combined.
- Dip each fish fillet into the egg, allowing any excess to drip off, then coat it in the coconut mixture, pressing gently to adhere.
- For frying, heat the coconut oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Once hot, add the coated fish fillets and cook for about 3-4 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and cooked through. For baking, place the coated fillets on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 15-20 minutes, flipping halfway through.
- While the fish is cooking, prepare the mango salsa by combining the diced mango, red bell pepper, red onion, lime juice, cilantro, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Mix gently and set aside.
- Once the fish is cooked, serve it hot topped with the fresh mango salsa.
Notes
- For a spicier salsa, add diced jalapeño or a pinch of cayenne pepper.
- Try using different types of fish, such as salmon or snapper, for a unique flavor profile.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying or Baking
- Cuisine: Caribbean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet with salsa
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 150mg