Coconut-Crusted Fish with Lime-Cilantro Sauce

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-13 · Updated 2026-04-13

A coastal-inspired dish featuring fresh fish fillets coated in toasted coconut and served with a bright lime-cilantro dressing. This Mexican-inspired seafood recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, pairs white fish fillets, coconut flakes, lime juice for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 390 calories and feeds 2, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 1 lb white fish fillets
• 1/2 cup coconut flakes
• 3 tbsp lime juice
• 1/4 cup fresh cilantro
• 2 tbsp avocado oil
• 1 garlic cloves
• 1/4 cup red onion
• 1/4 cup sour cream

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp avocado oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Pat 1 lb white fish fillets dry with paper towels and season with salt and pepper.
2. Step 2: Toast 1/2 cup coconut flakes in the skillet for 2 minutes until golden, stirring constantly.
3. Step 3: Press toasted coconut onto both sides of fish fillets to create an even crust.
4. Step 4: Return skillet to medium-high heat, add fish, and cook for 4 minutes per side until golden and flaky.
5. Step 5: While fish cooks, blend 3 tbsp lime juice, 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, 1 minced garlic clove, and 1/4 cup chopped red onion until smooth.
6. Step 6: Stir 1/4 cup sour cream into cilantro mixture until creamy. Serve fish with sauce drizzled over top.