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Tropical Coconut Crusted Fish with Mango Salsa

Coconut Crusted Fish with Mango Salsa is a crispy baked white fish recipe topped with fresh tropical salsa.Made with coconut, panko breadcrumbs, and juicy mango.An easy healthy dinner ready in about 30 minutes.
Prep Time 14 minutes
Course dinner
Cuisine Tropical-Inspired

Ingredients
  

For the Coconut Crusted Fish

  • 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
  • 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

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and lightly spray with olive oil.
  • Place the almond flour in one shallow dish, beaten eggs in another, and combine the shredded coconut, panko breadcrumbs, garlic powder, smoked paprika, and sea salt in a third dish.
  • Pat the fish fillets dry with paper towels.
  • Dip each fish fillet into the flour mixture, then coat with egg, and finally press into the coconut breadcrumb mixture until fully coated.
  • Arrange the coated fish on the prepared baking sheet and lightly spray the tops with olive oil.
  • Bake for 16–18 minutes, flipping halfway through, until the coconut crusted fish is golden brown and the fish flakes easily with a fork.
  • While the fish bakes, combine the diced mango, bell pepper, red onion, cilantro, lime juice, salt, pepper, and jalapeño in a bowl.
  • Chill the mango salsa until ready to serve.
  • Serve the baked coconut fish warm with generous spoonfuls of fresh mango salsa.

Notes

  • Serve with coconut rice, quinoa, or a crisp green salad.
  • Pineapple salsa can be substituted for mango salsa.
  • Add avocado slices for extra creaminess.
  • Fresh cilantro can be replaced with parsley if preferred.
  • Tilapia cooks faster than thicker fish varieties, so monitor closely.