
Coconut-Almond Crusted Tilapia
Coconut-Almond Crusted Tilapia requires approximately 45 minutes from start to finish. One serving contains 379 calories, 39g of protein, and 23g of fat. This recipe serves 4 and costs $3.93 per serving. 15 people were glad they tried this recipe. This recipe from Foodista requires tilapia, pepper, coconut milk, and salt. It works well as a main course. It is a good option if you're following a gluten free, dairy free, paleolithic, and primal diet. With a spoonacular score of 78%, this dish is solid. Try Coconut Almond Crusted Tilapia, Coconut Almond Crusted Tilapia, and Coconut-Almond Crusted
Instructions
- 1
Pat and dry fish fillets.
- 2
Sprinkle both sides with a pinch or two of salt and pepper. Squirt juice from 1/2 of the lemon and drizzle the coconut milk over top. Turn to ensure everything is coated well.
- 3
Let them sit at room temperature for 15 minutes to marinate.
- 4
Meanwhile prepare the breading by combining the almond meal, shredded coconut, salt, pepper, ginger and mint in a shallow bowl.
- 5
Cover the bottom of a large skillet with oil and bring to medium heat.
- 6
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. Three to five minutes per side for thin fillets, longer if they're thicker.
- 7
Transfer to a stack of paper towels to drain and cool slightly.
- 8
Serve with Tropical Sweets & Reds Mash.
Recipe from foodista.com
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Ingredients (10)
- •4 tilapia fillets (or any other firm, white fish, such as cod
- •1 lemon, sliced in half
- •1/4 cup coconut milk
- •1/2 cup almond meal, ground almonds, or almond flour
- •1/2 cup finely shredded unsweetened coconut
- •1/4 teaspoon salt
- •1/8 teaspoon black pepper
- •1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- •1/2 teaspoon dried mint
- •oil for frying (coconut oil is recommended)