Pecan Coconut Crusted Fish

LMillerRN's Note:

You can use almost any kind of fish with this recipe.

• Total Time: 35 mins
• Prep Time: 20 mins
• Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 4

PECAN COATING

• 4 fish fillets (fresh or thawed)
• ¼ cup butter , melted
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ¼-½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
• ½ cup finely chopped pecans
• ½ cup shredded coconut
• 2 tablespoons plain breadcrumbs

PINEAPPLE MANGO SALSA

• 2 (8 ounce) cans pineapple tidbits , drained
• 1 large mango , diced
• ½ medium red pepper , diced
• 2 green onions , chopped
• 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
• 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro
• ¼ teaspoon salt

Directions:

1. PREHEAT oven to 400°F Line a 15 1/2x10 1/2x1-inch baking pan with Foil, spray with cooking spray ; set aside.
2. COMBINE butter, salt and cayenne pepper in a large bowl. Add fish and stir to coat; set aside. Combine pecans, coconut and bread crumbs. Spread mixture on a sheet of wax paper. Roll fish in coconut mixture, turning to coat evenly. Press on additional mixture, if necessary. Place in a single layer in foil-lined pan.
3. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes or just until fish is opaque throughout. Serve with salsa.
4. FOR SALSA: Combine pineapple, mango, red pepper, green onions, red wine vinegar, cilantro and salt. Chill; serve with fish.

Reviews

[Chef #533764]

I have tried several different recipes for fish and this was by far the best. We had two another couples over for dinner the first time I cooked it and EVERYONE loved it! The only thing I would suggest is cutting the salsa in 1/2. It was really good but we had tons left over.

[coopersmith]

OMG, this recipe is dynamite! I used mahi mahi, and I chopped the coconut & pecans in a food processor. My husband called it, "restaurant quality". :)

[American mom in Japan]

The fish came out GREAT! I LOVE this crust and will use it again ASAP! As for the salsa, I had to flip around a few things! I had to not use the mango (allergic) and I only used, tomato, cilantro, onion, pineapple and jalapenos and a juice from 1/2 lime! AWSOME meal! I also layed the fish on top of the salsa! Thanks again, this was great!