Fish Fingers With Fresh Mango Salsa Recipe

Name: Fish Fingers With Fresh Mango Salsa
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lime juice; 3 tablespoons finely chopped cilantro; 1 jalapeno green chili peppers or 1 serrano green chili pepper, seeded and minced; 1 green onion, minced; 1 garlic clove, minced; 1 teaspoon minced ginger; ⅛ teaspoon sea salt; ¼ teaspoon chili flakes; 1 tablespoon peanut oil or 1 tablespoon vegetable oil; 1 medium ripe mango, pitted and diced small; 2 tablespoons red onions, small chopped; 1 tablespoon coriander, coarse chopped; 12 red chili, seeded and finely chopped; 1 tablespoon lime juice; 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed orange juice; 1 teaspoon sugar; ¼ teaspoon cumin powder; ¼ teaspoon sea salt (to taste); ground black pepper; 2 tilapia fillets, cut into long strips; all-purpose flour; 1 large egg, lightly beaten; panko breadcrumbs; peanut oil (for frying) or canola oil (for frying)

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lime juice
3 tablespoons finely chopped cilantro
1 jalapeno green chili peppers or 1 serrano green chili pepper, seeded and minced
1 green onion, minced
1 garlic clove, minced
1 teaspoon minced ginger
⅛ teaspoon sea salt
¼ teaspoon chili flakes
1 tablespoon peanut oil or 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 medium ripe mango, pitted and diced small
2 tablespoons red onions, small chopped
1 tablespoon coriander, coarse chopped
12 red chili, seeded and finely chopped
1 tablespoon lime juice
1 tablespoon freshly squeezed orange juice
1 teaspoon sugar
¼ teaspoon cumin powder
¼ teaspoon sea salt (to taste)
ground black pepper
2 tilapia fillets, cut into long strips
all-purpose flour
1 large egg, lightly beaten
panko breadcrumbs
peanut oil (for frying) or canola oil (for frying)

1
In a bowl put in the marinade ingredients, whisking to combine.
2
Add the fish strips to the marinade and turn to coat well.
3
Cover and refrigerate for 2 to 4 hours.
4
In the meantime prepare the Fresh Mango Salsa.
5
Place the mango, red onion, cilantro, red chili, lime juice, orange juice, sugar and cumin powder in a bowl.
6
Season the salsa with freshly ground black pepper; refrigerate.
7
To cook the fish: Drain the marinade from the fish.
8
Toss the fish strips with the flour, dip into the beaten egg and coat with Panko.
9
Heat the oil in a large cast-iron pan or non-stick pan until hot.
10
Lower the heat to medium and shallow fry the fish strips for about 2 - 3 minutes on each side.
11
Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.
12
Serve warm with the fresh mango chutney, lime wedges, and sweet potato fries, if desired.

153

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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 24 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lime juice, 3 tablespoons finely chopped cilantro, 1 jalapeno green chili peppers or 1 serrano green chili pepper, seeded and minced, 1 green onion, minced, and more.

Yes, Fish Fingers With Fresh Mango 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Fish Fingers With Fresh Mango Salsa

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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