Description
Looking for the ultimate light, bright, and flavor-packed seafood recipe? This Coconut Crusted Fish with Mango Salsa brings you straight to the tropics with every bite.
Ingredients
For the coconut-crusted fish:
- 1½ lbs white fish fillets (like 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 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 (for heat)
Instructions
Step 1: Preheat and Prep
Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and spray lightly with olive oil.
Step 2: Set Up Dredging Stations
Place flour in one shallow dish, beaten eggs in another, and a mixture of coconut, panko, garlic powder, paprika, and salt in a third.
Step 3: Bread the Fish
Pat the fish dry. Dip each fillet first in flour, then egg, then press into the coconut mixture, coating evenly.
Step 4: Bake
Place on the baking sheet and spray tops lightly with oil. Bake for 16–18 minutes, flipping halfway, until golden brown and cooked through.
Step 5: Make the Mango Salsa
While fish bakes, combine all salsa ingredients in a bowl. Stir and refrigerate until serving.
Step 6: Plate and Enjoy
Serve the baked fish topped with a generous spoonful of mango salsa and garnish with extra cilantro if desired.
Notes
- Dry the fish before breading to help coating stick
- Use panko for light, airy texture
- Don’t overcrowd the pan, or the fish will steam instead of crisp
- Flip carefully halfway through baking for even browning
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 18
- Category: Dinner
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 320
- Fat: 5g
- Carbohydrates: 8
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
Keywords: Coconut Crusted Fish with Mango Salsa