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Coconut Crusted Fish with Mango Salsa

Coconut Crusted Fish with Mango Salsa: A Tropical Escape

This Coconut Crusted Fish with Mango Salsa is a delightful dish capturing vacation magic with crispy coconut coating and tropical flavors.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 18 minutes
Total Time 28 minutes
Servings: 4 fillets
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American, Tropical
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Fish
  • 4 fillets Fish Fillets salmon or mahi-mahi can be used as alternatives
  • 1 cup Flour opt for gluten-free flour
  • 2 large Eggs beaten well
For the Coconut Crust
  • 1 cup Coconut Flakes unsweetened is best
  • 1 cup Panko Breadcrumbs gluten-free can be substituted
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder fresh minced garlic can be used
  • 1 teaspoon Paprika smoked paprika adds a richer taste
  • 1 teaspoon Salt adjust to taste
For the Mango Salsa
  • 1 cup Mango chopped, can substitute with pineapple or papaya
  • 1/4 cup Cilantro optional

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Baking Sheet
  • Parchment Paper
  • Shallow Dishes

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and spray with olive oil.
  2. Set up three shallow dishes with flour, beaten eggs, and coconut mixture for breading.
  3. Pat fish fillets dry, then coat in flour, beaten eggs, and coconut mixture evenly.
  4. Place breaded fish on the baking sheet and spray tops with olive oil. Bake for 16-18 minutes, flipping halfway.
  5. Prepare mango salsa by combining chopped mango, diced onion, minced jalapeño, lime juice, and cilantro.
  6. Serve baked fish topped with mango salsa and optional cilantro garnish.

Nutrition

Serving: 1filletCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Ensure fish fillets are dry before breading for better coating adherence. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 2 days.

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