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Coconut Crusted Fish with Mango Salsa

Coconut Crusted Fish with Mango Salsa for a Tropical Feast

Coconut Crusted Fish with Mango Salsa is a delightful dish combining crispy fish with refreshing salsa, perfect for weeknight dinners or entertaining guests.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Tropical
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Fish
  • 4 fillets Fresh Fish (Tilapia, cod or other) Any favorite fish works
  • 1/2 cup All-Purpose Flour For dredging
  • 2 large Eggs Beaten
For the Coconut Coating
  • 1 cup Shredded Coconut Unsweetened preferred
  • 1/2 cup Breadcrumbs Use gluten-free if needed
  • 1 teaspoon Salt Adjust to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon Black Pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon Garlic Powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon Paprika
For the Mango Salsa
  • 1 cup Mango (diced) Fresh
  • 1/4 cup Red Onion (finely chopped)
  • 1/2 cup Red Bell Pepper (diced)
  • 1 small Jalapeño (seeded and minced) Optional
  • 2 tablespoons Lime Juice Freshly squeezed

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • Shallow dishes
  • Mixing bowl

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. In a shallow dish, combine shredded coconut, breadcrumbs, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and paprika. Set aside a shallow dish for beaten eggs and another for all-purpose flour.
  2. Dredge the fish fillets in flour, dip into beaten eggs, and then coat with the coconut mixture. Press firmly to ensure the coating sticks.
  3. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Test the oil with a small piece of fish.
  4. Carefully place the coated fish fillets in the skillet, frying for 4-5 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through.
  5. Transfer to a plate lined with paper towels to drain excess oil while you prepare the salsa.
  6. In a mixing bowl, combine diced mango, red onion, red bell pepper, jalapeño, and lime juice. Toss gently and season with salt.
  7. Plate the fish and top generously with mango salsa. Serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 95mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 5gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 4mgIron: 8mg

Notes

For the best experience, serve right after cooking to maintain the crispy texture of the fish and the freshness of the salsa.

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