Tropical Coconut Crusted Fish with Mango Salsa
Experience a taste of the tropics with this delightful Tropical Coconut Crusted Fish with Mango Salsa! This vibrant dish combines flaky white fish coated in a crispy coconut crust, perfectly complemented by a refreshing mango salsa. With its easy preparation and stunning presentation, it’s perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions. Each bite invites you to savor the sun-kissed flavors of summer, making it an instant favorite for both family and friends.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Total Time: 33 minutes
- Yield: Serves about 4 people 1x
- 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 (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
- 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 your oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Set up three shallow dishes: one with almond flour, one with beaten eggs, and one with a mix of shredded coconut, panko breadcrumbs, garlic powder, smoked paprika, and sea salt.
- Pat the fish fillets dry. Coat each fillet first in almond flour, then in egg wash, and finally in the coconut mixture until well-coated.
- Place the coated fillets on the baking sheet and spray lightly with olive oil. Bake for 16-18 minutes, flipping halfway through until golden brown.
- While the fish bakes, prepare the mango salsa by mixing diced mango, red bell pepper, red onion, cilantro, lime juice, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
- Serve the baked fish topped with mango salsa and enjoy!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet (approximately 170g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 200mg