June 7, 2026
URL: https://m.hunts.com/recipes/quick-easy-meals/coconut-crusted-tilapia-8003
- Prep time 20 minutes
- Total time 25 minutes
- Servings 4
Ingredients
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1 can (14.5 oz each) OR 1 carton (13 oz) Hunt's® Petite Diced Tomatoes, drained, reserve 1/3 cup liquid
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1/2 cup chopped fresh pineapple
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1/4 teaspoon jerk seasoning
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1/4 cup canola oil
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1/2 cup sweetened flaked coconut
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1/2 cup panko bread crumbs
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1 egg
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1 tablespoon water
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4 tilapia fillets, thawed if frozen, patted dry (4 fillets = 1 pound)
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
Nutrition Information
305 calories, 15g carbs
Directions
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Step one
Place drained tomatoes plus reserved liquid, pineapple and jerk seasoning in small saucepan. Simmer over medium heat 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
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Step two
Meanwhile, heat oil in large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Combine coconut and bread crumbs in shallow dish. Whisk together egg and water in another shallow dish. Sprinkle fish with salt and pepper.
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Step three
Dip each fillet in egg and then press in crumb mixture. Place in skillet and cook 2 to 3 minutes on each side or until golden brown and fish flakes easily with fork (145°F). Remove from skillet; place on paper towel-lined plate. Serve with tomato mixture.
