Description
This Coconut Crusted Tilapia recipe is a flavorful and easy way to prepare tilapia. The combination of coconut and spices creates a delicious crust that perfectly complements the mild taste of the fish.
Ingredients
Scale
Tilapia Fillets:
- 4 (6 ounce) tilapia fillets
Coconut Marinade:
- 1 (14 ounce) can of coconut milk
Coconut Crust:
- 1 cup shredded coconut
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 2 teaspoons cumin
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon powdered garlic
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon turmeric
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
- Marinate the tilapia: Cover the tilapia in the coconut milk and refrigerate for at least 10 minutes.
- Prepare the coconut crust: Combine coconut, cumin, paprika, garlic, ginger, turmeric, and cayenne. Spread mixture on a plate.
- Coat the tilapia: Remove tilapia from the marinade, sprinkle with salt, and coat each side with the coconut mixture.
- Bake: Place fillets on a parchment-lined baking sheet and bake at 400 degrees F for 15 minutes or until fish is flaky.
- Serve: Serve immediately.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Seafood
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: Coconut Crusted Tilapia, Tilapia recipe, Coconut Tilapia, Fish recipe
