Coconut Crusted Rockfish Recipes

PANKO CRUSTED ROCKFISH FILLETS

Steps:

• Place a large oven safe skillet into the oven and preheat to 425 degrees.
• In a large bowl combine together the the flour, salt and pepper. Stir then pour onto a large plate.
• In the same bowl combine together the panko, seasoning blend, and parmesan cheese. Stir then pour onto a large plate.
• Wipe out the bowl, then use it again to whisk together the egg and milk.
• Check the fish fillets for any bones and remove as necessary. Slice fish in half if necessary.***
• Dredge fish first in the flour, shaking off any excess.
• Dip fish into the egg mixture, allowing any excess to drip off.
• Coat fish in the panko mixture, shaking off any excess. Place on a clean plate and allow to rest 1 - 2 minutes so the panko can adhere.
• When the oven and frying pan are preheated, add the 2 tablespoons of oil to the hot pan. Allow to heat 1 minute. Carefully add fish fillets to the hot oil.
• Cook in the oven for 3 - 4 minutes, then carefully flip over.
• Cook an additional 3 - 4 minutes, then check with a meat thermometer for an internal temperature of at least 140 degrees.
• While fish cook, set up a cooling rack over a couple layers of paper towels.
• Remove fish from the pan and place on the cooling rack. Allow to drain 3 - 5 minutes prior to serving.

UTOKIA'S PECAN COCONUT CRUSTED FISH

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Line a 15 1/2x10 1/2x1-inch baking pan with Reynolds Wrap® Non-Stick Foil with non-stick (dull) side toward food; set aside.
• Combine butter, salt and cayenne pepper in a large bowl. Add fish and stir to coat; set aside. Combine pecans, coconut and bread crumbs. Spread mixture on a sheet of wax paper. Roll fish in coconut mixture, turning to coat evenly. Press on additional mixture, if necessary. Place in a single layer in foil-lined pan.
• Bake for 15 to 20 minutes or just until fish is opaque throughout. Serve with salsa.
• For salsa: Combine pineapple, mango, red pepper, green onions, red wine vinegar, cilantro and salt. Chill; serve with fish.

PECAN-CRUSTED ROCKFISH WITH OLD BAY®

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Line a rimmed baking sheet with foil or parchment paper. Spray with cooking spray.
• Pour melted butter over rockfish. Combine pecans, panko, and seafood seasoning in a bowl. Evenly distribute mixture over the fillets, pressing gently into the top.
• Bake in the preheated oven until fish easily flakes with a fork, about 20 minutes. Set an oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source and turn on the oven's broiler. Broil for 1 to 2 minutes, making sure not to burn the crust. Serve immediately.

COCONUT-CRUSTED FISH FILLETS WITH MANGO SALSA

Steps:

• Prepare the mango salsa: Stir together the mango, onion, lime juice, red pepper, vinegar, sugar, vegetable oil, cilantro and curry powder in a bowl. Season salsa with salt and pepper to taste. Set aside.
• Place the shredded coconut in a food processor and pulse very briefly, until they are a bit more finely shredded. Add 1/3 cup flour, the cumin, curry powder, salt and pepper and pulse to mix. Transfer mixture to a shallow plate.
• In a small bowl, whisk the egg with 1 tablespoon water. Place the remaining 1/3 cup flour on a second plate.
• Dredge the fillets first in the plain flour (shaking off excess), then in the egg mixture (letting excess drip off), and finally in the coconut mixture, coating both sides completely.
• Heat the olive oil and the butter in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sauté the fillets until they are browned on both sides and cooked through on the inside, about 2 to 3 minutes per side.
• Spoon a bit of the mango salsa on each fillet and serve.