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Nauru Coconut Crusted Fish

Course Main Dish
Cuisine Nauru
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 51kcal
Author International Cuisine

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs fish fillets (mahi-mahi or tilapia or other white fish fillets
  • 4 limes
  • 1 coconuts grated
  • salt and pepper
  • flour
  • 2 eggs
  • oil for frying

Instructions

  • split the coconut and remove the meat, grate finely or use an implement like a "goat"
  • squeeze the juice of two limes into a shallow bowl and add a bit of salt and pepper.
  • pat the fish fillets dry and place into the lime juice
  • let sit there for about 5 minutes
  • meanwhile whisk the eggs and put in shallow bowl
  • put some flour into a shallow bowl
  • Put the grated coconut into a shallow bowl or plate
  • remove a fillet from the lime marinade and dip it into the flour coat well on both sides
  • Dip it into the egg and coat on both sides
  • Dip into the freshly grated coconut and press lightly so it adheres all over the fillet
  • Put aside and repeat until all the fillets are dipped.
  • In a large frying pan, cover the bottom of the pan with a light coating of oil and fry until the coconut is crusted and a light brown.
  • Set on paper towel and serve warm with a couple slices of lime.

Nutrition

Calories: 51kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 81mg | Sodium: 32mg | Potassium: 98mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 150IU | Vitamin C: 19.5mg | Calcium: 34mg | Iron: 0.8mg