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Coconut Crusted Fish with Mango

Coconut Crusted Fish with Mango: A Tropical Delight at Home

Coconut Crusted Fish with Mango is a delicious and easy dish that brings the flavors of the tropics to your dinner table.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Seafood, Tropical
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Fish
  • 4 fillets Fresh Fish tilapia, cod, or salmon
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 0.5 teaspoon Black Pepper freshly ground
For the Coconut Coating
  • 1 cup Shredded Coconut or panko breadcrumbs
  • 0.5 cup Breadcrumbs gluten-free options if needed
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Paprika
  • 2 large Eggs beaten
  • 0.25 cup All-Purpose Flour
For the Mango Salsa
  • 1 Ripe Mango diced
  • 0.5 cup Red Onion finely chopped
  • 1 medium Red Bell Pepper diced
  • 1 medium Jalapeño seeded and minced
  • 1 Lime juice

Equipment

  • large skillet
  • Shallow dishes for dredging
  • Mixing Bowl

Method
 

Coating and Cooking
  1. In a shallow dish, combine shredded coconut, breadcrumbs, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and paprika. Stir thoroughly until evenly mixed.
  2. In a separate bowl, beat together the eggs. Place flour in another shallow dish.
  3. Dredge each fish fillet in the flour, dip into beaten eggs, then press into the coconut mixture.
  4. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Drop in a small piece of fish to test the oil.
  5. Carefully add the coated fish and cook for about 4-5 minutes on each side until golden brown.
  6. Use a slotted spatula to transfer cooked fillets to paper towels to drain excess oil.
  7. In a bowl, combine diced mango, chopped red onion, diced bell pepper, minced jalapeño, lime juice, and salt to make the salsa.
  8. Serve the Coconut Crusted Fish topped with mango salsa, garnished with lime wedges and fresh cilantro.

Nutrition

Serving: 1filletCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 750mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1.2mg

Notes

For best results, don't overcrowd the pan while frying and ensure oil temperature is proper for crispy fish.

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