Tropical Coconut Tilapia Recipe

Name: Tropical Coconut Tilapia
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 tsp vegetable oil; 1/2 sweet onion; 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes; 1 tsp turmeric; 1 tsp ground ginger; 1 1/2 tsp lemon juice; 2 tsp lime juice; 1/4 cup chopped fresh pineapple; 1/4 cup sweetened shredded coconut; 8 oz sweetened condensed milk; 1/2 tsp salt; 2 pinch granulated sugar; 1 1/2 lb Tilapia; 1 tbsp lime juice; 3 tbsp butter; 1/4 tsp Mediterranean Sea salt; 1/4 tsp freshly cracked peppercorns; 8 stick cilantro; 2 tbsp dry white wine

Servings: persons

3 tsp vegetable oil
1/2 sweet onion
1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
1 tsp turmeric
1 tsp ground ginger
1 1/2 tsp lemon juice
2 tsp lime juice
1/4 cup chopped fresh pineapple
1/4 cup sweetened shredded coconut
8 oz sweetened condensed milk
1/2 tsp salt
2 pinch granulated sugar
1 1/2 lb Tilapia
1 tbsp lime juice
3 tbsp butter
1/4 tsp Mediterranean Sea salt
1/4 tsp freshly cracked peppercorns
8 stick cilantro
2 tbsp dry white wine

1
Heat grill to about 450F.
2
Lay out a sheet of foil and curl the ends to prevent spilling.
3
Add the Tilapia to the foil and top with pieces of butter, salt, pepper, lime juice, wine, and cilantro.
4
Grill until the fish is an opaque white and flakes easily.
5
Heat oil in sauce pan.
6
Dice the onion and saute until soft and translucent.
7
Add the red pepper, tumeric, ginger, lemon and lime juices and stir until fragrant.
8
Add the pineapple chunks with the coconut and stir to incorporate.
9
Add the rest of the sauce ingredients and simmer mover low heat, stirring often.
10
Remove the Tilapia from the grill and plate.
11
Top the fish with the sauce and serve with any sides you have prepared.

409

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 19 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 tsp vegetable oil, 1/2 sweet onion, 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes, 1 tsp turmeric, and more.

Yes, Tropical Coconut 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.

Tropical Coconut Tilapia

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