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Tropical Paradise Coconut Crusted Fish Fillets

Tropical Paradise Coconut Crusted Fish Fillets

Delicious Tropical Paradise Coconut Crusted Fish Fillets made with crispy coconut and panko coating, perfect for a light meal.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Caribbean, Tropical
Servings 4 fillets
Calories 350 kcal

Equipment

  • Shallow bowls

Ingredients
  

  • 4 fillets fish (tilapia, snapper, or preferred)
  • 1 cup shredded coconut sweetened or unsweetened
  • 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
  • ½ cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 tablespoons coconut milk
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon paprika

Instructions
 

Preparation Steps

  • Rinse fish fillets under cold water and pat dry with paper towels. Squeeze lime juice over the fillets and let marinate.
  • Set up three shallow bowls: one with flour, one with whisked eggs and coconut milk, and one with coconut, breadcrumbs, garlic powder, and paprika.
  • Dredge fish in flour, then dip in egg mixture, and finally press into coconut-breadcrumb mixture. Repeat for each fillet.

Notes

For a lighter option, bake the fish fillets at 400°F for about 15-20 minutes, flipping halfway through. This dish pairs wonderfully with mango salsa or a light green salad.

Nutrition

Serving: 1filletCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg
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