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Coconut Crusted Tilapia
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Recipe by newmama

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.

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READY IN: 20mins
SERVES: 2
UNITS: US

INGREDIENTS

Nutrition
  • 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)
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DIRECTIONS

  • 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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