Caribbean Fish With Mango Salsa
Tilapia fillets are coated with spices and bread crumbs, then fried. They are served with a salsa made from mango, pineapple, and other ingredients.
The salsa is chilled before serving. The fish is cooked until it's golden brown and opaque inside.
By Nadia Kovalenko
Posted October 25, 2026Share
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Tilapia fillets are coated with spices and bread crumbs, then fried. They are served with a salsa made from mango, pineapple, and other ingredients.
The salsa is chilled before serving. The fish is cooked until it's golden brown and opaque inside.
Quick Tip Read the recipe in its entirety before you start cooking. This will help you understand the ingredients, steps, and timing involved, and allow you to prepare any necessary equipment or ingredients beforehand.
Ingredients 23
1 tablespoon paprika
2 teaspoons curry powder
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1.5 teaspoons ground allspice
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1 teaspoon ground coriander
0.75 teaspoon salt
0.5 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
0.25 teaspoon ground fennel seed
0.125 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 mango - peeled, seeded and diced
1 cup chopped fresh pineapple
0.5 red bell pepper, chopped
0.5 cup black beans, rinsed and drained
0.5 red onion, finely chopped
3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1 large egg
0.33333334326744 cup milk
1 cup panko bread crumbs
1 tablespoon dried unsweetened coconut, or to taste
1 tablespoon olive oil, or as needed
5 (4 ounce) fillets tilapia
Instructions
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1
Mix paprika, curry powder, cumin, allspice, ginger, coriander, salt, black pepper, fennel, and cayenne pepper in a bowl.
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2
Toss mango, pineapple, red bell pepper, black beans, red onion, and cilantro in a bowl. Pour lime juice over the mixture and toss again. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
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3
Whisk egg and milk in a bowl. Mix panko crumbs and coconut in another bowl. Add 1 tablespoon of the spice mix to the panko crumb mixture.
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4
Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Dip tilapia fillets in egg mixture, then coat with panko crumb mixture. Fry until the fish is opaque inside and golden brown outside, 3 to 5 minutes per side. Serve with mango salsa.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 5
Amount Per Serving
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Calories 312 kcal
% Daily Value *
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Total Fat 8g
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Saturated Fat 2g
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Cholesterol 80mg
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Sodium 646mg
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Total Carbohydrate 37g
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Dietary Fiber 5g
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Protein 30g
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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