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Coconut Tilapia with Apricot Dipping Sauce

SUBMITTED BY: Winter Blossom  PHOTO BY: Allrecipes 

"After having coconut shrimp at a famous restaurant here in Phoenix, I decided to recreate it at home using a mild white fish filet and tilapia was my first choice. Sit back and enjoy the compliments."
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This recipe has been rated 109 times with an average star rating of 4.5
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PREP TIME  20 Min
COOK TIME  10 Min
READY IN  30 Min

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 1 cup flaked coconut, finely chopped
  • 2 tablespoons flour
  • 1 tablespoon Creole seasoning
  • 4 (4 ounce) fillets tilapia
  • 1/2 cup cornstarch
  • 1 (4 ounce) carton egg substitute
  • 1/2 cup canola oil
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  • Apricot Dipping Sauce
  • 1/2 cup apricot jam
  • 2 teaspoons brown mustard
  • 1 teaspoon prepared horseradish

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.

FOOTNOTE

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

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.53 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 12, 2006 by Derec 
MMMMmm... delicious! A tip for easier coating, use tongs OR your left hand to dip in the egg,... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.53 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 17, 2008 by havenhatch 
This really is an excellent dish. I baked the tilapia at 350 degrees for about 20-25 minutes... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.53 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 12, 2008 by KatBeth 
It turned out just like the picture, and the taste was very appealing. I did end up baking it... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.53 star rating.
Reviewed on May 23, 2006 by jenny 
this was great! followed recipe exactly and was fabulous. husband couldn't get enough! Thanks MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.53 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 29, 2008 by patkt 
This was pretty good. I baked instead of fried and next time I will drizzle a little oil on... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.53 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 31, 2007 by BATCAVES 
This is excellent. I modified this by baking instead of frying. Still great. The sauce have a... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.53 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 13, 2008 by jeanob14 
Baked in the oven as others suggested using a pyrex dish, no need to flip over during cooking.... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.53 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 28, 2006 by BARNKITTY 
Really loved the texture the coconut gave. Only could find sweetened coconut, so maybe a... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.53 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 17, 2007 by DANI80 
This was really good. I followed the recipe as is. The second time I made this I utilized a... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.53 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 11, 2006 by tommy 
It's ok, the dipping sauce is the best part - maybe needs a little more coconut. MORE

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Photo by Winter Blossom

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: Pine Brook, New Jersey, USA
Living In: Goodyear, Arizona, USA

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Nutritional Information
Coconut Tilapia with Apricot Dipping Sauce

Servings Per Recipe: 4

Amount Per Serving

Calories: 653

  • Total Fat: 36.9g
  • Cholesterol: 42mg
  • Sodium: 584mg
  • Total Carbs: 53.5g
  •     Dietary Fiber: 1.7g
  • Protein: 28.4g

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