Coconut Tilapia: The Ultimate Flavor Bomb!

Recipe Details

Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
10 mins
Total Time:
30 mins
Servings:
4
Yield:
4 servings

Ingredients

  • 1cupflaked coconut, finely chopped

  • 2tablespoonsflour

  • 1tablespoonCreole seasoning

  • 4(4 ounce) filletstilapia

  • ½cupcornstarch

  • 1(4 ounce) cartonegg substitute

  • ½cupcanola oil

  • ½cupapricot jam

  • 2teaspoonsbrown mustard

  • 1teaspoonprepared horseradish

Cooking Directions

  1. Toss together the coconut, flour and Creole seasoning in a bowl. In a separate bowl, toss the tilapia with the cornstarch, and shake off the excess. Pour the egg substitute into a separate bowl, and dip the fillets in the egg. Press fillets in the coconut mixture coating all sides.

  2. Heat canola oil in a frying pan to a temperature of about 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Fry fillets one or two at a time on both sides until golden brown. Remove to drain on a paper towel. Prepare the apricot dipping sauce by stirring together the jam, mustard, and horseradish in a small bowl. Serve the tilapia accompanied by the dipping sauce.

Note

The nutrition information reflects the entire amount of the breading, egg, and oil. The actual values will be less.

Nutrition Facts

Full Nutrition Label
Servings Per Recipe4
Calories650
% Daily Value *
Total Fat
36g
46%
Saturated Fat
8g
38%
Cholesterol
42mg
14%
Sodium
589mg
26%
Total Carbohydrate
54g
20%
Dietary Fiber
2g
9%
Total Sugars
25g
Protein
28g
57%
Vitamin C
6mg
6%
Calcium
67mg
5%
Iron
2mg
9%
Potassium
701mg
15%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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