Coconut-Almond Crusted Tilapia Recipe

Name: Coconut-Almond Crusted Tilapia
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 whole Tilapia Fillets (or Any Other Firm, White Fish Such As Cod Or Halibut); 1 whole Lemon, Sliced In Half; 1/4 cups Coconut Milk; 1/2 cups Almond Meal, Ground Almonds, Or Almond Flour (or Bread Crumbs If You Like); 1/2 cups Finely Shredded Unsweetened Coconut; 1/4 teaspoons Salt; ⅛ teaspoons Black Pepper; 1/2 teaspoons Ground Ginger; 1/2 teaspoons Dried Mint; 1/4 cups Oil For Frying (coconut Oil Recommended)

Servings: persons

4 whole Tilapia Fillets (or Any Other Firm, White Fish Such As Cod Or Halibut)
1 whole Lemon, Sliced In Half
1/4 cups Coconut Milk
1/2 cups Almond Meal, Ground Almonds, Or Almond Flour (or Bread Crumbs If You Like)
1/2 cups Finely Shredded Unsweetened Coconut
1/4 teaspoons Salt
⅛ teaspoons Black Pepper
1/2 teaspoons Ground Ginger
1/2 teaspoons Dried Mint
1/4 cups Oil For Frying (coconut Oil Recommended)

1
Pat and dry fish fillets.
2
Sprinkle both sides with a pinch or two of salt and pepper.
3
Squirt juice from 1/2 of the lemon and drizzle the coconut milk over top.
4
Turn to ensure everything is coated well.
5
Let them sit at room temperature for 15 minutes to marinate.
6
Meanwhile prepare the breading by combining the almond meal, shredded coconut, salt, pepper, ginger and mint in a shallow bowl.
7
Cover the bottom of a large skillet with oil and bring to medium heat.
8
Lay fillets carefully in the skillet and cook, flipping fish halfway through cooking, until both sides are golden brown and fish flakes easily with a fork, three to five minutes per side for thin fillets, longer if theyre thicker.
9
Transfer to a stack of paper towels to drain and cool slightly.
10
Serve with Tropical Sweets & Reds Mash (located in my recipe box with the same photo).

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 whole Tilapia Fillets (or Any Other Firm, White Fish Such As Cod Or Halibut), 1 whole Lemon, Sliced In Half, 1/4 cups Coconut Milk, 1/2 cups Almond Meal, Ground Almonds, Or Almond Flour (or Bread Crumbs If You Like), and more.

Yes, Coconut-Almond Crusted Tilapia falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Coconut-Almond Crusted Tilapia

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