Tantalize your taste buds with a culinary journey to the tropics with our Coconut-Crusted Tilapia with Miami Mango Salsa, a delightful fusion of flavors that will transport you to a beachside paradise. Indulge in the crispy, golden-brown tilapia fillet enveloped in a tantalizing coconut crust, perfectly complementing the vibrant and refreshing Miami Mango Salsa. This delectable dish is a symphony of textures and flavors, featuring sweet and tangy mango, crisp red onions, and a hint of jalapeño heat, all harmoniously balanced by the creamy avocado and tangy lime dressing. Discover the secrets behind this culinary masterpiece with our easy-to-follow recipes, offering step-by-step instructions to guide you in recreating this tropical haven in your own kitchen. Embark on this culinary adventure and let your taste buds savor the vibrant flavors of paradise.
Additional Recipes Included:
1. Coconut-Crusted Tilapia: Learn the art of creating a crispy and flavorful tilapia fillet coated in a delightful coconut crust, ensuring a perfect golden-brown exterior and tender, flaky fish inside.
2. Miami Mango Salsa: Immerse yourself in the vibrant flavors of this refreshing salsa, combining the sweetness of ripe mango, the crunch of red onions, and a hint of heat from jalapeños, all perfectly balanced by the creaminess of avocado and the tanginess of lime dressing.
3. Steamed Jasmine Rice: Complement your tilapia and salsa with fluffy and aromatic steamed jasmine rice, offering a delicate and neutral base that allows the bold flavors of the main dish to shine.
TILAPIA FILLETS WITH MANGO SALSA
This easy, under-30-minute entree pairs pan-fried tilapia fillets with a fresh mango salsa that's flavored with fresh cilantro and sweet orange marmalade.
Provided by cookinmom
Categories Pan-Fried Tilapia Recipes
Time 25m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Combine mango, marmalade, lime juice, cilantro, and green onion for salsa in a small bowl.
- Mix together chili powder, pepper, and salt; sprinkle on both sides of tilapia fillets.
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add tilapia and cook until opaque in the center and fish flakes easily with a fork, 3 to 5 minutes per side.
- Serve with salsa.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 254.1 calories, Carbohydrate 21.8 g, Cholesterol 52.1 mg, Fat 5.6 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 29.6 g, SaturatedFat 0.9 g, Sodium 155.4 mg, Sugar 18.3 g
GRILLED TILAPIA WITH MANGO SALSA
Don't let the list of ingredients fool you: this is super-easy, and gets rave reviews whenever I serve it. The salsa can be made the day ahead to save time. Strawberries can be substituted for the mango if you prefer--both are excellent! Combine leftover salsa with some drained black beans the next day for lunch.
Provided by Naomi Witzke
Categories Seafood Fish Tilapia
Time 1h55m
Yield 2
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Whisk together the extra-virgin olive oil, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, parsley, garlic, basil, 1 teaspoon pepper, and 1/2 teaspoon salt in a bowl and pour into a resealable plastic bag. Add the tilapia fillets, coat with the marinade, squeeze out excess air, and seal the bag. Marinate in the refrigerator for 1 hour.
- Prepare the mango salsa by combining the mango, red bell pepper, red onion, cilantro, and jalapeno pepper in a bowl. Add the lime juice and 1 tablespoon of lemon juice, and toss well. Season to taste with salt and pepper, and refrigerate until ready to serve.
- Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat, and lightly oil grate.
- Remove the tilapia from the marinade, and shake off excess. Discard the remaining marinade. Grill the fillets until the fish is no longer translucent in the center, and flakes easily with a fork, 3 to 4 minutes per side, depending on the thickness of the fillets. Serve the tilapia topped with mango salsa.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 634 calories, Carbohydrate 33.4 g, Cholesterol 62.2 mg, Fat 40.2 g, Fiber 4.4 g, Protein 36.3 g, SaturatedFat 5.8 g, Sodium 696.7 mg, Sugar 25.2 g
PANKO-CRUSTED TILAPIA
Steps:
- Put flour and eggs into 2 separate dishes. Combine bread crumbs, cilantro, lime zest, garlic powder, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper in a third dish.
- Season tilapia fillets with salt and pepper. Put 1 fillet in flour, coat both sides, and gently shake off excess. Dip into eggs, turning once, then dredge in the bread crumb mixture to coat. Repeat with remaining fillets.
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Place fillets in the skillet and cook until crust is golden and fish is easy to lift with a spatula, 3 to 4 minutes. Turn and cook on the other side until fish flakes easily with a fork, another 3 to 4 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 502.8 calories, Carbohydrate 64.7 g, Cholesterol 180.5 mg, Fat 14 g, Fiber 1.5 g, Protein 36.9 g, SaturatedFat 2.4 g, Sodium 341.4 mg, Sugar 0.6 g
COCONUT-CRUSTED TILAPIA (PALEO)
Steps:
- Heat coconut oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
- Mix unsweetened coconut, coconut flour, and salt together on a plate.
- Brush egg over each tilapia fillet. Press each fillet into coconut mixture until evenly coated. Gently toss between your hands so any coconut that hasn't stuck can fall away. Place the coated fillets onto a plate while breading the rest; do not stack.
- Fry fillets in the hot oil until golden brown and fish flakes easily with a fork, 5 to 7 minutes per side.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 340.4 calories, Carbohydrate 4.4 g, Cholesterol 180.5 mg, Fat 23.5 g, Fiber 2.8 g, Protein 28.9 g, SaturatedFat 17.7 g, Sodium 188.7 mg, Sugar 1.6 g
COCONUT-CRUSTED FISH FILLETS WITH MANGO SALSA
Steps:
- Prepare the mango salsa: Stir together the mango, onion, lime juice, red pepper, vinegar, sugar, vegetable oil, cilantro and curry powder in a bowl. Season salsa with salt and pepper to taste. Set aside.
- Place the shredded coconut in a food processor and pulse very briefly, until they are a bit more finely shredded. Add 1/3 cup flour, the cumin, curry powder, salt and pepper and pulse to mix. Transfer mixture to a shallow plate.
- In a small bowl, whisk the egg with 1 tablespoon water. Place the remaining 1/3 cup flour on a second plate.
- Dredge the fillets first in the plain flour (shaking off excess), then in the egg mixture (letting excess drip off), and finally in the coconut mixture, coating both sides completely.
- Heat the olive oil and the butter in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sauté the fillets until they are browned on both sides and cooked through on the inside, about 2 to 3 minutes per side.
- Spoon a bit of the mango salsa on each fillet and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 705 kcal, Carbohydrate 55 g, Cholesterol 180 mg, Fiber 6 g, Protein 44 g, SaturatedFat 13 g, Sodium 485 mg, Sugar 28 g, Fat 36 g, ServingSize 4 fillets (4 servings), UnsaturatedFat 0 g
COCONUT CRUSTED TILAPIA WITH MANGO SALSA
This Coconut Crusted Tilapia with Mango Salsa is delicious served for lunch or dinner, and makes great fish tacos, too!
Provided by Sandy
Time 40m
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Wash and dry filets. Pat dry with paper towels. Cut into smaller increments (about four per filet); set aside.
- In another flat bowl, beat the eggs and water together.
- Place the flour in another flat bowl.
- In another flat bowl or pie pan, crush the coconut and Panko together to break up the coconut chips.
- Dip each filet into the egg mixture, then into the flour, and shake off excess. Then press each filet into the coconut breading mixture until coated.
- In a large frying pan on medium heat, warm the oil for about 5 minutes. Do a test to see if the pan is hot enough by adding a sprinkle of water, to see if it sizzles.
- Place each prepared filet (dipped in egg, flour, and then coconut mixture) into pan; the oil should surround the fish.
- Cook 2-4 minutes per side (depending on thickness-if fish is thick, cook longer and slower), until the breading is golden brown.
- Place the diced mango, 1/2 cup red onion, cilantro, and the juice of 1 fresh lime in a small bowl.
- Serve the mango salsa on top of the fish.
MANGO-LICIOUS TILAPIA
My son's girlfriend, Nicole, named this 'mango-licous'. The mango salsa is great over the tilapia, as a dip or on cottage cheese. Try serving the tilapia over brown basmati rice or lightly dressed salad greens for a complete meal. Then generously top with the salsa. Mango-licious!!
Provided by Anonymous
Categories Seafood Fish Tilapia
Time 22m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C.)
- In a shallow baking dish, combine the olive oil, orange zest, orange juice, salt, pepper and chili flakes. Rinse the fish fillets and pat them dry. Place them into the baking dish and turn to coat with the seasonings.
- Bake for 10 to 12 minutes in the preheated oven, until fish can be flaked with a fork.
- While the fish cooks, combine the mango, onion, avocado, tomatoes, lime zest and juice, jalapeno, ginger, cilantro and 1 teaspoon kosher salt in a glass bowl. Stir to blend and set aside at room temperature until fish has finished cooking. Place fillets on a platter and spoon the salsa over them to serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 318.9 calories, Carbohydrate 21.2 g, Cholesterol 41.4 mg, Fat 16 g, Fiber 6.2 g, Protein 25.3 g, SaturatedFat 2.4 g, Sodium 561.6 mg, Sugar 11.7 g
COCONUT TILAPIA WITH APRICOT DIPPING SAUCE
After having coconut shrimp at a famous restaurant here in Phoenix, I decided to recreate it at home using a mild white fish filet and tilapia was my first choice. Sit back and enjoy the compliments.
Provided by Diane Horn Talts
Categories Seafood Fish Tilapia
Time 30m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Toss together the coconut, flour and Creole seasoning in a bowl. In a separate bowl, toss the tilapia with the cornstarch, and shake off the excess. Pour the egg substitute into a separate bowl, and dip the fillets in the egg. Press fillets in the coconut mixture coating all sides.
- Heat canola oil in a frying pan to a temperature of about 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Fry fillets one or two at a time on both sides until golden brown. Remove to drain on a paper towel. Prepare the apricot dipping sauce by stirring together the jam, mustard, and horseradish in a small bowl. Serve the tilapia accompanied by the dipping sauce.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 649.9 calories, Carbohydrate 54.3 g, Cholesterol 41.8 mg, Fat 36.1 g, Fiber 2.4 g, Protein 28.4 g, SaturatedFat 7.5 g, Sodium 589.3 mg, Sugar 24.5 g
COCONUT-MANGO ENCRUSTED TILAPIA
I found this on a recipe card in a local grocery store. I thought it sounded great. I wanted to post it before I lost the card.
Provided by Margie99
Categories Tilapia
Time 25m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- 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.
- 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.
- Place fillets in foil pan or on non-stick aluminum foil. Grill, covered 10 minutes or until fish flakes easily with a fork.
Tips:
- Choose flaky white fish: Tilapia is a popular choice, but you could also use halibut, cod, or flounder.
- Don't overcook the fish: It should be cooked through but still moist and flaky.
- Use fresh ingredients for the salsa: The flavors will be brighter and more vibrant.
- Serve the fish and salsa with your favorite sides: Rice, quinoa, roasted vegetables, or a simple green salad are all great options.
Conclusion:
This coconut-crusted tilapia with Miami mango salsa is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that's perfect for a weeknight meal or a special occasion. The coconut crust adds a crispy and flavorful coating to the fish, while the mango salsa is a refreshing and tangy complement. Serve it with your favorite sides for a complete and satisfying meal.
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