Tropical Coconut Crusted Fish: A Juicy Delight with Mango Salsa
Enjoy a tropical twist with this Coconut Crusted Fish topped with fresh Mango Salsa, perfect for a delightful meal!
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Tropical
- Diet: Gluten-Free
- 2 fillets white fish (such as tilapia or cod)
- 1 cup shredded coconut
- 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 1 ripe mango, diced
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
- 1 lime, juiced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Combine the shredded coconut and panko breadcrumbs in a bowl.
- Coat the fish fillets in flour, dip them in the beaten eggs, and then press into the coconut mixture.
- Place the coated fish on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes or until the fish is cooked through and golden.
- For the mango salsa, mix diced mango, red onion, cilantro, lime juice, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
- Serve the coconut crusted fish topped with mango salsa.
Notes
- For extra crunch, you can pan-fry the fish instead of baking.
- Let the mango salsa sit for at least 10 minutes before serving to enhance the flavors.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet with salsa
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 160mg
Keywords: Tropical Coconut Crusted Fish, Mango Salsa