Tropical Coconut Crusted Fish with Mango Salsa
Tropical Coconut Crusted Fish with Mango Salsa is a vibrant dish that transports your taste buds straight to paradise. Featuring flaky white fish coated in a crunchy coconut crust and paired with a refreshing mango salsa, this recipe is perfect for dinner parties or casual weeknight meals. The combination of tropical flavors and textures creates an unforgettable dining experience that will impress anyone at your table. Easy to prepare and visually stunning, this dish is a delightful way to enjoy seafood while bringing some sunshine into your kitchen.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Total Time: 33 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Dinner
- 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
- 1 ripe mango, diced
- Juice of 1 lime
- 2 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped
- ½ red bell pepper, finely chopped
- ¼ red onion, finely chopped
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Optional: 1 small jalapeño, minced (for heat)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and lightly spray with olive oil.
- Set up three shallow dishes: one with flour, another with beaten eggs, and the third with a mix of shredded coconut, panko breadcrumbs, garlic powder, smoked paprika, and sea salt.
- Pat the fish dry and coat each fillet in flour, dip in egg, then press into the coconut mixture until fully coated.
- Place the coated fillets on the baking sheet and spray tops lightly with olive oil. Bake for 16–18 minutes or until golden brown.
- While the fish bakes, combine diced mango, chopped bell pepper, onion, cilantro, lime juice, salt, and pepper in a bowl for the salsa. Refrigerate until serving.
- Serve baked fish topped with mango salsa and enjoy your tropical feast!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 120mg