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Tropical Coconut-Crusted Fish with Mango Salsa Recipe Delight!

A delicious recipe for Tropical Coconut-Crusted Fish served with a refreshing mango salsa.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Tropical
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound white fish fillets such as tilapia or cod
  • 1 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
  • 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tablespoon coconut oil for frying
  • 1 ripe mango diced
  • 1/2 red bell pepper diced
  • 1/4 red onion finely chopped
  • 1 jalapeño seeded and minced
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro chopped
  • Juice of 1 lime
  • Salt to taste

Method
 

  1. Begin by preparing the mango salsa. In a medium bowl, combine the diced mango, red bell pepper, red onion, jalapeño, cilantro, lime juice, and a pinch of salt. Mix well and set aside to let the flavors meld.
  2. In a shallow dish, mix together the shredded coconut, panko breadcrumbs, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.
  3. In another shallow dish, beat the eggs until well combined.
  4. Dip each fish fillet into the egg mixture, allowing any excess to drip off, then coat it in the coconut-panko mixture, pressing gently to adhere.
  5. Heat the coconut oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Once hot, add the coated fish fillets and cook for about 4-5 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and cooked through.
  6. Remove the fish from the skillet and place it on a paper towel-lined plate to absorb any excess oil.
  7. Serve the coconut-crusted fish hot, topped with the fresh mango salsa.

Nutrition

Serving: 1fillet with salsaCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 25gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 200mgSodium: 500mgFiber: 2gSugar: 6g

Notes

  • For a spicier salsa, leave some seeds in the jalapeño or add a pinch of cayenne pepper.
  • Substitute the white fish with shrimp or chicken for a different protein option.

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