Coconut Tilapia With Apricot Dipping Sauce Recipe

Name: Coconut Tilapia With Apricot Dipping Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup flaked coconut, finely chopped; 2 tablespoons flour; 1 tablespoon creole seasoning; 16 ounces tilapia fillets (preferably fresh); 1/2 cup cornstarch; 1 egg, beaten and thinned with water if necessary (4-ounces total of egg and water mixture); 1/2 cup canola oil; Apricot Sauce; 1/2 cup apricot jam; 2 teaspoons brown mustard; 1 teaspoon prepared horseradish

Servings: persons

1 cup flaked coconut, finely chopped
2 tablespoons flour
1 tablespoon creole seasoning
16 ounces tilapia fillets (preferably fresh)
1/2 cup cornstarch
1 egg, beaten and thinned with water if necessary (4-ounces total of egg and water mixture)
1/2 cup canola oil
Apricot Sauce
1/2 cup apricot jam
2 teaspoons brown mustard
1 teaspoon prepared horseradish

1
Toss together the coconut, flour and Creole seasoning in a bowl.
2
In a separate bowl, toss the tilapia with the cornstarch, and shake off the excess.
3
Pour the beaten egg into a separate bowl and dip the fillets in it.
4
Press the fillets in the coconut mixture coating all sides.
5
Heat the canola oil in a frying (or electric) pan to a temperature of about 350u00b0F
6
Fry fillets one or two at a time on both sides until golden brown and crispy.
7
Remove fillets to drain on a paper towel.
8
Apricot sauce: mix all ingredients in one bowl. Mix well.

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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

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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup flaked coconut, finely chopped, 2 tablespoons flour, 1 tablespoon creole seasoning, 16 ounces tilapia fillets (preferably fresh), and more.

Yes, Coconut Tilapia With Apricot Dipping Sauce 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Coconut Tilapia With Apricot Dipping Sauce

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