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Coconut Crusted Fish With Mango Salsa

Coconut Crusted Fish With Mango Salsa for a Tropical Feast

Quick and easy Coconut Crusted Fish With Mango Salsa, a tropical delight that turns weeknight dinners into a feast.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 fillets
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Seafood, Tropical
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Fish
  • 4 fillets White Fish (tilapia, cod, or snapper)
  • 1 cup Unsweetened Shredded Coconut
  • 1 cup Breadcrumbs (Panko or Regular) Use gluten-free for a gluten-free option
  • 1/2 cup All-Purpose Flour
  • 2 large Eggs
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Pepper
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Paprika
  • 1/4 cup Olive Oil For frying
For the Mango Salsa
  • 1 large Ripe Mango
  • 1/2 cup Red Onion Finely chopped
  • 1 cup Red Bell Pepper Diced
  • 1 piece Jalapeño Optional
  • 2 tablespoons Lime Juice
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Cilantro Chopped

Equipment

  • Baking Sheet
  • Skillet
  • parchment paper
  • Bowls

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Mix flour, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika in a shallow bowl.
  3. Whisk large eggs in a separate bowl until well beaten.
  4. In another bowl, mix shredded coconut with breadcrumbs.
  5. Coat each fish fillet in seasoned flour, dip in eggs, and then coat with coconut-breadcrumb mixture.
  6. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and fry fish fillets for 2-3 minutes on each side.
  7. Transfer fish to the baking sheet and bake in the oven for 5-7 minutes until fully cooked.
  8. Combine diced mango, red onion, red bell pepper, jalapeño, lime juice, and cilantro in a bowl to make mango salsa.
  9. Serve the Coconut Crusted Fish warm, topped with mango salsa.

Nutrition

Serving: 1filletCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 1000IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1.5mg

Notes

This dish is gluten-free and perfect for busy weeknights! Store leftovers separately for best quality.

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