Coconut Crusted Tilapia With Citrus Salsa Recipe

Name: Coconut Crusted Tilapia With Citrus Salsa
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 tilapia filets; 3 eggs (beaten); 1 cup flour; 1 cup plain unflavored breadcrumbs; 1 cup shredded coconut; 1/4 cup vegetable oil; 1 pink grapefruit (it's sweeter than the white); 1 orange; 1 lime; 1 teaspoon sugar

Servings: persons

1
Peel and quarter each piece of fruit. You may want to shred the fruit finer if you don't want large chunks. Sprinkle a teaspoon of sugar over the mixture to sweeten slightly. Place in fridge until you're ready to serve.
2
Rinse the tilapia with cold water and pat dry. On a large plate, mix together the shredded coconut and breadcrumbs. You'll need three separate plates for the breading: one for flour, one for eggs and one for the coconut and breadcrumb mixture. Dredge the fish in the flour; dip into the beaten eggs and then coat thoroughly in the coconut and breadcrumb mixture.
3
Heat 1/4 cup of vegetable oil over medium heat in a large skillet and place the breaded fillets so that they are not touching each other. Cook on each side for about 4 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from heat and set aside on a paper towel to drain excess oil.
4
Place each fillet on a plate and spoon salsa over top. Sprinkle with fresh parsley or cilantro.

478

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* 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

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-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: 4 tilapia filets, 3 eggs (beaten), 1 cup flour, 1 cup plain unflavored breadcrumbs, and more.

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

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

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Coconut Crusted Tilapia With Citrus Salsa

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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