Coconut-Crusted Tilapia with Mango Salsa

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Crisp tilapia fillets coated in toasted coconut, served with a vibrant mango salsa featuring fresh herbs and lime. This East African-inspired seafood recipe, ready in about 35 minutes, pairs tilapia fillets, unsweetened shredded coconut, all-purpose flour for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 450 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: 20 min Cook: 15 min Serves 4 East African cuisine 450 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F. In a shallow dish, whisk together 1/4 cup all-purpose flour, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Beat 1 large egg with 2 tbsp milk in another dish. Dip each tilapia fillet into the flour mixture, then into the egg mixture, pressing firmly to coat before rolling in 1/2 cup shredded coconut.
  2. Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in an oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Add coated fillets and cook for 2 minutes per side until golden. Transfer skillet to oven and bake for 10 minutes until fish flakes easily.
  3. Step 3: While fish bakes, combine 1 diced mango, 1/4 cup diced red onion, 2 tbsp chopped cilantro, 1 tbsp lime juice, and 1/4 cup diced red bell pepper in a bowl. Season with a pinch of salt.
  4. Step 4: Serve baked tilapia immediately with mango salsa spooned over the top.

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