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Coconut Crusted Tilapia
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Coconut Crusted Tilapia

This Coconut Crusted Tilapia is a delightful twist on a classic, combining tender, flaky fish with a crispy, golden crust. Ready in just 25 minutes, it’s a quick yet impressive meal that feels indulgent without being heavy.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 6
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 220
Ingredients Method Nutrition

Ingredients
  

  • 1/4 cup shredded coconut
  • 1/4 cup Italian breadcrumbs
  • 1/4 cup whole wheat ritz crackers, crushed
  • 1/3 cup liquid egg whites
  • 6 4 ounce tilapia fillets

Method
 

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

Nutrition

Calories: 220kcalCarbohydrates: 7gProtein: 36gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 85mgSodium: 212mgPotassium: 541mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 119IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 31mgIron: 2mg
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