Best 6 Pecan Coconut Crusted Tilapia Recipes

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Pecan coconut crusted tilapia is a delightful and flavorful dish that combines the delicate taste of tilapia with the nuttiness of pecans and the sweetness of coconut. This recipe is sure to be a hit with both fish lovers and those who are looking for a healthy and delicious meal. With its crispy coating and flaky interior, pecan coconut crusted tilapia is a perfect choice for a special occasion meal or a casual weeknight dinner.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

PECAN-COCONUT CRUSTED TILAPIA



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When I have guests with dietary restrictions, tilapia coated in pecans and coconut makes everyone happy. It's gluten-free and loaded with flavor. -Caitlin Roth, Chicago, Illinois

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 large eggs
1/2 cup unsweetened finely shredded coconut
1/2 cup finely chopped pecans
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
4 tilapia fillets (6 ounces each)
2 tablespoons canola oil

Steps:

  • In a shallow bowl, whisk eggs. In a separate shallow bowl, combine coconut, pecans, salt and pepper flakes. Dip fillets in eggs, then in coconut mixture, patting to help coating adhere., In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat. In batches, add tilapia and cook until fish is lightly browned and just begins to flake easily with a fork, 2-3 minutes on each side.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 380 calories, Fat 26g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 129mg cholesterol, Sodium 377mg sodium, Carbohydrate 4g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 35g protein.

UTOKIA'S PECAN COCONUT CRUSTED FISH



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Fish fillets with a coconut-pecan coating are baked until just done and served with a delightful pineapple-mango salsa.

Provided by Reynolds Kitchens(R)

Categories     Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips     Reynolds®

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 15

Reynolds Wrap® Non-Stick Foil
4 (5 ounce) fish fillets, fresh or thawed
¼ cup butter, melted
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper, or to taste
½ cup finely chopped pecans
½ cup shredded coconut
2 tablespoons plain dry bread crumbs
2 (8 ounce) cans pineapple tidbits, drained
1 large mango, diced
½ medium red bell pepper, diced
2 green onions, chopped
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
2 tablespoons chopped cilantro
¼ teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Line a 15 1/2x10 1/2x1-inch baking pan with Reynolds Wrap® Non-Stick Foil with non-stick (dull) side toward food; set aside.
  • 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.
  • Bake for 15 to 20 minutes or just until fish is opaque throughout. Serve with salsa.
  • For salsa: Combine pineapple, mango, red pepper, green onions, red wine vinegar, cilantro and salt. Chill; serve with fish.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 501.7 calories, Carbohydrate 41.7 g, Cholesterol 82.4 mg, Fat 26.3 g, Fiber 5.3 g, Protein 28.8 g, SaturatedFat 10.9 g, Sodium 674.2 mg, Sugar 32.5 g

COCONUT-CRUSTED TILAPIA (PALEO)



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Serve with green veggies.

Provided by RACH7H

Categories     Seafood     Fish     Tilapia

Time 25m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 tablespoons coconut oil
¾ cup unsweetened flaked coconut
½ cup coconut flour
sea salt to taste
3 eggs, beaten
4 (4 ounce) fillets tilapia fillets, or more as needed

Steps:

  • Heat coconut oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
  • Mix unsweetened coconut, coconut flour, and salt together on a plate.
  • Brush egg over each tilapia fillet. Press each fillet into coconut mixture until evenly coated. Gently toss between your hands so any coconut that hasn't stuck can fall away. Place the coated fillets onto a plate while breading the rest; do not stack.
  • Fry fillets in the hot oil until golden brown and fish flakes easily with a fork, 5 to 7 minutes per side.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 340.4 calories, Carbohydrate 4.4 g, Cholesterol 180.5 mg, Fat 23.5 g, Fiber 2.8 g, Protein 28.9 g, SaturatedFat 17.7 g, Sodium 188.7 mg, Sugar 1.6 g

PECAN-CRUSTED TILAPIA



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I love pecan-crusted fish. This is a light recipe, but you can serve it with a kicked-up tartar sauce as well.

Provided by MommyMakes

Categories     Tilapia

Time 11m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/2 cup dry breadcrumbs
2 tablespoons finely chopped pecans
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 cup low-fat buttermilk
1/2 teaspoon hot sauce
3 tablespoons flour
4 (6 ounce) tilapia fillets
1 tablespoon oil, divided
lemon wedge

Steps:

  • Combine breadcrumbs, pecans, salt, garlic, and pepper in a shallow dish.
  • Combine buttermilk and hot sauce (such as Tabasco) in a medium bowl.
  • Place flour in a third dish.
  • Dredge 1 fillet in flour, dip into buttermilk mixture, then into breadcrumb mixture. Repeat with remaining fillets.
  • Heat 1 1/2 tsp oil in a large skillet (non-stick works best) over medium-high heat.
  • Cook 2 fillets for 3 minutes on each side or until fish flakes easily.
  • Add remaining oil and cook additional 2 fillets.
  • Serve with lemon!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 330.4, Fat 12.4, SaturatedFat 2.2, Cholesterol 86.3, Sodium 525.9, Carbohydrate 16.9, Fiber 1.5, Sugar 2.6, Protein 38.3

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.

COCONUT CRUSTED TILAPIA



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Categories     Main Course

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 5

1/4 cup shredded coconut
1/4 cup Italian bread crumbs
1/4 cup Whole Wheat Ritz crackers (crushed)
1/3 cup liquid egg whites
6 (4 ounce) tilapia fillets

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees
  • Place foil on a baking sheet and spray with non-stick spray.
  • Combine coconut, bread crumbs, and crackers in a bowl. Put egg whites in another bowl.
  • Dip the tilapia in the egg, then in the coconut crumb mixture. Place them on the prepared baking sheet.
  • Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until tilapia is done. (Check tilapia at about 15 minutes so it won't burn.)

Nutrition Facts : Servingsize 1 serving, Calories 719 kcal, Fat 38 g, SaturatedFat 22 g, Cholesterol 53 mg, Sodium 789 mg, Carbohydrate 56 g, Sugar 6 g, Protein 39 mg

Tips:

  • For the crispiest crust, make sure the tilapia fillets are dry before coating them in the pecan-coconut mixture.
  • If you don't have a food processor, you can chop the pecans and coconut by hand. Just make sure they are finely chopped.
  • If you don't have any lemon juice, you can use lime juice or white vinegar instead.
  • Serve the tilapia with your favorite sides, such as rice, roasted vegetables, or a salad.

Conclusion:

Pecan-coconut crusted tilapia is a delicious and easy-to-make seafood dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. The tilapia is coated in a flavorful mixture of pecans, coconut, bread crumbs, and spices, then pan-fried until golden brown. The result is a crispy, flavorful fish that is sure to please everyone at the table.

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