This Coconut Crusted Cod with Mango Salsa recipe brings together the sweet and savory in a way that's sure to delight your taste buds. The crispy coconut coating contrasts beautifully with the juicy, tropical salsa, while a touch of spice adds just the right kick. This dish offers a delightful twist on classic seafood, bringing a taste of the tropics to your plate.
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Servings: 2
Ingredients:
Coconut Crusted Cod
- 2 Center Cut Cod Loins
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tbs lime juice
- 1/2 tbs cayenne pepper
- 1/2 tbs smoked paprika
- 1/2 tbs black pepper
- 1/2 tbs garlic powder
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup unsweetened coconut flakes
- Oil, for frying
Mango Salsa
- 2 medium ripe mangos, diced
- 1/4 cup red onion, diced
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
- Juice and zest of 1 lime
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1 small jalapeño, minced
- Sea salt to taste
Instructions:
- Combine ingredients for the mango salsa and set aside in the fridge.
- Rub lime juice on cod filets. Mix cayenne pepper, smoked paprika, garlic powder and black pepper, and apply to fish.
- Gather three bowls to dredge and bread your fish. Add flour and a pinch of salt to the first bowl. Add the beaten eggs to the second bowl. And mix breadcrumbs, coconut and salt in the third bowl.
- First, dredge the cod filets in flour. Next, coat in the beaten egg mixture. Finally, dredge in the coconut breadcrumb mixture, pressing fish down to allow breading to adhere.
- Add 1/4 inch of cooking oil to a skillet and heat over medium heat.
- Once heated, add the cod filets and cook about 3-5 minutes per side. Check for doneness, remove from heat at about 140° internal temperature.
- Top the cod filets with the mango salsa.
