Coconut-Crusted Fish with Mango Salsa

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Fresh fish fillets coated in toasted coconut and served with a vibrant mango salsa, evoking Tanzania's coastal Zanzibar archipelago. This East African-inspired seafood recipe, ready in about 30 minutes, pairs wild-caught cod fillets, unsweetened shredded coconut, lime juice for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 420 calories and feeds 4, 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.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 15 min Serves 4 East African cuisine 420 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F. Pat fish fillets dry with paper towels, then season both sides with 1/4 tsp sea salt and 1/2 tsp lemon pepper.
  2. Step 2: In a shallow dish, mix toasted coconut with 1 tbsp lime juice until evenly moistened. Press coconut mixture firmly onto both sides of each fish fillet.
  3. Step 3: Heat olive oil in an oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Place fish fillets in skillet and cook undisturbed for 3 minutes until golden brown.
  4. Step 4: Transfer skillet to oven and bake for 8-10 minutes until fish flakes easily with a fork.
  5. Step 5: While fish cooks, combine diced mango, red onion, cilantro, avocado, and remaining 1 tbsp lime juice in a bowl. Toss gently and refrigerate until serving.
  6. Step 6: Remove fish from oven, let rest 2 minutes, then serve topped with mango salsa.

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