COCONUT CRUSTED TILAPIA

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This is so light and mildly coconutty- like coconut shrimp without the heavy coating! **any firm whitefish would work- cod or halibut would be excellent.

Provided by newmama

Categories     Egg Free

Time 20m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 lb tilapia fillet
1/2 cup milk
1/3 cup shredded coconut (i used very finely shredded)
spices (i used salt, pepper and curry powder)
2 limes
2 tablespoons coconut oil (any oil works, but this is best)

Steps:

  • mix coconut with spices of your choice. curry goes really well, but anything you like would work.
  • dip fish in milk.
  • coat with coconut mixture.
  • heat oil in a large skillet over med-high heat.
  • add fish and cook about 4 minutes on each side.
  • squeeze lime juice over the top.

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