Coconut-Almond Crusted Tilapia

  • 15
  • 45
  • x4

Ingredients

  • 4 fillet TILAPIA
  • 1 LEMON
  • 0.25 cup COCONUT MILK
  • 0.5 cup ALMOND FLOUR
  • 0.5 cup COCONUT
  • 0.25 teaspoon SALT
  • 0.125 teaspoon PEPPER
  • 0.5 teaspoon GROUND GINGER
  • 0.5 teaspoon MINT
  • 4 servings OIL

Steps

  • 1) Pat and dry fish fillets.
  • 2) Sprinkle both sides with a pinch or two of salt and pepper.
  • 3) Squirt juice from 1/2 of the lemon and drizzle the coconut milk over top.
  • 4) Turn to ensure everything is coated well.
  • 5) Let them sit at room temperature for 15 minutes to marinate.
  • 6) Meanwhile prepare the breading by combining the almond meal, shredded coconut, salt, pepper, ginger and mint in a shallow bowl.
  • 7) Cover the bottom of a large skillet with oil and bring to medium heat.
  • 8) Lay fillets carefully in the skillet and cook, flipping fish halfway through cooking, until both sides are golden brown and fish flakes easily with a fork.
  • 9) Three to five minutes per side for thin fillets, longer if they're thicker.
  • 10) Transfer to a stack of paper towels to drain and cool slightly.
  • 11) Serve with Tropical Sweets & Reds Mash.

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