Coconut-Mango Encrusted Tilapia Recipe

Name: Coconut-Mango Encrusted Tilapia
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups broken tortilla chips; 1/3 cup shredded coconut; 1/3 cup diced dried tropical fruit, bits; 1/4 teaspoon onion powder; 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder; 1 1/2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh cilantro; 1 1/2 tablespoons minced red bell peppers; 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 4 lb tilapia fillets or (4 ounce) tilapia fillets, thawed if frozen

Servings: persons

2 cups broken tortilla chips
1/3 cup shredded coconut
1/3 cup diced dried tropical fruit, bits
1/4 teaspoon onion powder
1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
1 1/2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh cilantro
1 1/2 tablespoons minced red bell peppers
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
2 tablespoons olive oil
4 lb tilapia fillets or (4 ounce) tilapia fillets, thawed if frozen

1
Preheat grill to medium-high direct heat (350 to 400 degrees). In a blender or food processor blend tortilla chips, coconut, dried fruit, onion powder, garlic powder and salt to taste to make fine crumbs. Place in a resealable plastic bag. Add the cilantro and bell pepper, seal bag and shake to blend.
2
Stir together lime juice and oil in a shallow dish. Dip 1 fillet in lime juice mixture to coat. Transfer to crumb mixture in plastic bag. Seal the bag and coat. Press coating firmly onto fish. Repeat with remaining fillets.
3
Place fillets in foil pan or on non-stick aluminum foil. Grill, covered 10 minutes or until fish flakes easily with a fork.

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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: 2 cups broken tortilla chips, 1/3 cup shredded coconut, 1/3 cup diced dried tropical fruit, bits, 1/4 teaspoon onion powder, and more.

Yes, Coconut-Mango Encrusted 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-Mango Encrusted Tilapia

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