Coconut-Crusted Tilapia Sandwiches

Coconut-Crusted Tilapia Sandwiches

#Easy Prep #Seafood #Quick #Tropical #Dinner

🥘 Ingredients

  • black pepper
    ½ tsp, ½ tsp, ½ tsp
  • coleslaw mix
    2 c
  • fry seasoning
    1 tsp
  • lime
    1 unit
  • mango
    1 unit
  • mayonnaise
    2 tbsp
  • panko breadcrumbs
    ½ cup
  • potato buns
    2 unit
  • potatoes
    1 lb
  • salt
    3 tsp
  • shredded coconut
    ½ cup
  • sour cream
    2 tbsp
  • sriracha
    1 tsp
  • tilapia
    8 oz
  • vegetable oil
    2 tbsp

🍳 Cookware

  • baking sheet
  • medium bowl
  • medium bowl
  1. 1
    Adjust oven rack to top position and preheat to 450°F. Wash and dry all produce.
  2. 2
    Toss potatoes on a baking sheet with a large drizzle of vegetable oil , fry seasoning , salt , and black pepper . Bake until golden and crispy ⏱️ 15 minutes .
    potatoes: 1 lb, vegetable oil: 2 tbsp, fry seasoning: 1 tsp, salt: 1 tsp, black pepper: ½ tsp
  3. 3
    Meanwhile, in a medium bowl , combine mayonnaise , sriracha , and juice from half the lime . Season with a pinch of salt and black pepper . Set aside for serving.
    mayonnaise: 2 tbsp, sriracha: 1 tsp, lime: 1 unit, salt: 1 tsp, black pepper: ½ tsp
  4. 4
    Halve tilapia lengthwise (each fillet will have a larger piece and a smaller piece). Pat dry with paper towels; season with salt and black pepper .
    tilapia: 8 oz, salt: 1 tsp, black pepper: ½ tsp
  5. 5
    In a separate medium bowl , combine panko breadcrumbs and shredded coconut . In another small bowl, mix sour cream with a splash of water until smooth.
    panko breadcrumbs: ½ cup, shredded coconut: ½ cup, sour cream: 2 tbsp
  6. 6
    While potatoes cook, halve and toast potato buns on a dry skillet or in the oven until golden.
    potato buns: 2 unit
  7. 7
    Dip each tilapia piece into the sour cream mixture, then coat evenly in the panko-coconut blend. Heat remaining oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Fry tilapia until golden and cooked through ⏱️ 3 minutes per side. Transfer to a paper-towel-lined plate to drain.
  8. 8
    In a serving bowl, toss coleslaw mix and diced mango with remaining lime juice. Season with salt and pepper.
    coleslaw mix: 2 c, mango: 1 unit
  9. 9
    Spread sriracha-mayo onto toasted buns. Top with mango slaw, coconut-crusted tilapia, and potato wedges. Serve with remaining lime wedges on the side.