Tropical Coconut Crusted Fish with Mango Salsa
Tropical Coconut Crusted Fish with Mango Salsa is a delightful dish that brings vibrant tropical flavors to your dining table. This recipe features flaky white fish coated in a crispy coconut crust, perfectly complemented by a refreshing mango salsa. It’s quick and easy to prepare, making it ideal for busy weeknights while being special enough to impress at family gatherings or summer parties. With just a handful of wholesome ingredients, you can create a satisfying meal in no time. Each bite offers a perfect balance of textures and flavors, transporting you straight to a sun-kissed beach!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Total Time: 33 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Tropical
Ingredients
Scale
- 1½ lbs white fish fillets (cod, halibut, or tilapia)
- 1 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
- ½ cup panko breadcrumbs
- 2 eggs, beaten
- ½ cup almond flour or coconut flour
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp smoked paprika
- ½ tsp sea salt
- Olive oil spray or drizzle
- 1 ripe mango, diced
- ½ red bell pepper, finely chopped
- ¼ red onion, finely chopped
- 2 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped
- Juice of 1 lime
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Optional: 1 small jalapeño, minced
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Set up three shallow dishes: one with flour, one with beaten eggs, and another with shredded coconut, panko breadcrumbs, garlic powder, smoked paprika, and sea salt.
- Pat the fish fillets dry. Coat each fillet in flour, dip into eggs, then press into the coconut mixture.
- Place the coated fillets on the baking sheet and spray lightly with olive oil. Bake for 16–18 minutes or until golden brown and flaky.
- While the fish bakes, combine mango salsa ingredients in a bowl. Stir gently and let sit to meld flavors.
- Serve the baked fish topped with mango salsa.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet with salsa (150g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 180mg