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6 May 28, 2014 Gluten Free

{Gluten Free} Macadamia & Coconut Crusted Tilapia

Tender tilapia filets with a sweet and spicy crust of macadamia nuts, coconut and lime!

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Tender tilapia filets with a sweet and spicy crust of macadamia nuts, coconut and lime!

Hump Day!

What a glorious thing that it feels like a Tuesday but in reality it’s really Wednesday. Which means it is one day closer to the weekend. And that means I only have 2.5 more work days left. Yup, only 2.5.

I am lucky enough that my company sets summer hours. How nice of them! Summer hours means that as long as you work your 40 hours by noon on Friday, you are able to run free and not check back in until the next week.

Tender tilapia filets with a sweet and spicy crust of macadamia nuts, coconut and lime!

Last year, those summer hours meant that you would find me poolside, reading my latest book and possibly a cocktail in my hand. Depending on the week…

This year I hope to have a few of those days but truth be told, I will be trying to squeeze in at least one photo shoot or running around town trying to finish last minute details for my wedding. (Speaking of…holy cow that puppy is coming up fast!)

Tender tilapia filets with a sweet and spicy crust of macadamia nuts, coconut and lime!

Tender tilapia filets with a sweet and spicy crust of macadamia nuts, coconut and lime!

But you know what I will be enjoying all summer long? Macadamia and Coconut Crusted Tilapia. Every time I make them, my foot starts tappin and I start to sing “put the lime in the coconut…” Any one else? Please don’t tell my I’m the only one!

Tender tilapia filets with a sweet and spicy crust of macadamia nuts, coconut and lime!

The tropical flavors are so bright and just whisk you away to your favorite island with the sun kissing your skin and your toes in the sand.

Macadamia nuts are one of my favorite nuts for their creamy and butteriness. Minus the insane price. I refuse to buy them that often as I will inhale without thinking twice.  The coconut crisps up and provides some major crunch to go along with the macadamia nuts. Then I add in some chile powder for some pow because I like to live life on the edge. But, the lime is the real star here though. The zest takes this dish to the next level with its brightness and citrusiness notes.

I love to pair the tilapia with my Red Pepper and Lime Quinoa for a real flavor punched meal; and not to mention a veggie, nutrient dense and gluten free meal. Triple win!

I got the idea for this dish as I was scarfing down enjoying one of my 49202 batches of coconut shrimp tacos and I was imagining what other ways I can incorporate my favorite flavors into as many foods as possible. You know, I don’t want to look obsessed with any particular recipe. The others may get jealous….

{Gluten Free} Macadamia & Coconut Crusted Tilapia

So, let’s all agree to enjoy summer afternoons and eat as much macadamia nut and limes as possible. 

Tender tilapia filets with a sweet and spicy crust of macadamia nuts, coconut and lime!

Macadamia & Coconut Crusted Tilapia

Tender tilapia filets with a sweet and spicy crust of macadamia nuts, coconut and lime!

15 minPrep Time

12 minCook Time

27 minTotal Time

Yields 4

Author:

Megan

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Ingredients

  • 4 - 4 oz tilapia filets
  • 1/4 cup flour (I used Bob's Red Mill Gluten Free Flour)
  • 1 egg
  • 1/4 cup macadamia nuts, finely crushed
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened finely shredded coconut
  • Zest of 1 lime
  • 1/4 tsp chili powder
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp pepper
  • Serve with Red Pepper and Lime Quinoa Salad

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400*F. Spray a baking sheet with non stick spray.
  2. Add flour into a shallow bowl. In another shallow bowl, add egg and whisk well.
  3. Combine nuts, coconut, lime zest, chili powder, salt and pepper in a shallow bowl. Mix well.
  4. Dry tilapia off really well.
  5. To dredge filets, first add to flour mixture, tap off excess; then dip into egg, tap off excess then finally into the nut mixture and make sure to coat well. Lay onto baking sheet evenly spaced. Repeat with remaining filets.
  6. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until flakey and coconut is browned.
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Categories: Gluten Free Tags: coconut, dinner, fish, gluten free, healthy, lime, lunch, macadamia nuts, nuts, quick, seafood, tilapia

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  1. Christie says

    May 28, 2014 at 7:46 am

    I adore this recipe. I can just imagine how good that crust is with coconut and macadamia nuts. I have to try this.
    Reply
  2. Karen Petersen says

    May 28, 2014 at 7:58 am

    Everything about this recipe looks yummy! The fish, coconut, quinoa. It's so colorful and perfect for summer :)
    Reply
  3. Alaina (Fabtastic Eats) says

    May 28, 2014 at 8:53 am

    Gah! I love macadamia nuts too! A favorite for sure!! Love this! Yay for Summer hours!
    Reply
  4. Amy | Club Narwhal says

    May 29, 2014 at 6:37 am

    Megan, summer hours sound like bliss! I hope you get to cram in a few pool hours between all the wedding prep. This meal looks like the perfect thing to eat on the patio on a warm night :)
    Reply
  5. Liz says

    May 29, 2014 at 4:46 pm

    Oooh, your coconut crust looks divine! And perfect served over that delicious quinoa salad!
    Reply
  6. Phi @ The Sweetphi Blog says

    May 29, 2014 at 9:00 pm

    Yummy yummy, this looks so delicious! Definitely perfect for mid week!
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