Coconut Breaded Cod Recipe

Name: Coconut Breaded Cod
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/4 lbs thick cod fish fillets, boned,cut into 4 pieces; 3 tablespoons lime juice; 1 cup fine dry breadcrumb; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon ground mace; 1/2 teaspoon cayenne, to taste; 2 eggs; 3 tablespoons water; 2 cups finely grated unsweetened coconut; 2 tablespoons butter

Servings: persons

1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2
Rinse off cod fillets well under cool water.
3
Sprinkle well with lime juice and set aside.
4
Mix together bread crumbs, salt, mace, and cayenne.
5
Pour into a shallow dish suitable for dredging.
6
Beat together eggs and water.
7
Put coconut in a shallow dish suitable for dredging.
8
Melt butter and pour into bottom of a baking dish.
9
(Or spray baking dish with cooking spray.) Dredge each piece of limejuice-covered fish in the crumb mixture.
10
Then dip in egg.
11
Dredge in coconut.
12
(You may repeat the egg/coconut step if you like a thicker coating.) Lay thoroughly-coated pieces of fish in baking pan.
13
Bake for about 25-30 minutes or until fish flakes easily.
14
Serve with good tartar sauce.
15
Also good served along with baked bacon-wrapped shrimp.

125

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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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: 1 1/4 lbs thick cod fish fillets, boned,cut into 4 pieces, 3 tablespoons lime juice, 1 cup fine dry breadcrumb, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and more.

Yes, Coconut Breaded Cod falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Coconut Breaded Cod

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Variations & substitutions

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