Description
This Tropical Coconut Crusted Fish with Mango Salsa recipe combines crispy coconut-crusted white fish with a vibrant mango salsa for a taste of the tropics on your plate. The crunchy coating pairs perfectly with the sweet and tangy salsa, creating a light and flavorful dish that’s perfect for a summertime meal.
Ingredients
Scale
For the coconut-crusted fish:
- 1½ lbs white fish fillets (like cod, halibut, or tilapia)
- 1 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
- ½ cup panko breadcrumbs (gluten-free if desired)
- 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
For the mango salsa:
- 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 (for heat)
Instructions
- Preheat and Prep: Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and spray lightly with olive oil.
- Set Up Dredging Stations: Place flour in one shallow dish, beaten eggs in another, and a mixture of coconut, panko, garlic powder, paprika, and salt in a third.
- Bread the Fish: Pat the fish dry. Dip each fillet first in flour, then egg, then press into the coconut mixture, coating evenly.
- Bake: Place on the baking sheet and spray tops lightly with oil. Bake for 16–18 minutes, flipping halfway, until golden brown and cooked through.
- Make the Mango Salsa: While fish bakes, combine all salsa ingredients in a bowl. Stir and refrigerate until serving.
- Plate and Enjoy: Serve the baked fish topped with a generous spoonful of mango salsa and garnish with extra cilantro if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Tropical
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet with salsa
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: Coconut Crusted Fish, Mango Salsa, Tropical Recipe, Seafood Dish
