Coconut Breaded Fish

Name: Coconut Breaded Fish
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4 serving(s)
Ingredients: 2 lbs fish (river fish, tilapia, etc.); 1/2 lb shredded coconut; 1/2 cup vegetable oil; 1 (14 1/2 ounce) box wheat, thins or 1 (14 1/2 ounce) box saltines; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon pepper (red pepper for spice)

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Ready In:: 35mins
Ingredients:: 6
Serves:: 4

ingredients

2 lbs fish (river fish, tilapia, etc.)
¹⁄₂ lb shredded coconut
¹⁄₂ cup vegetable oil
1 (14 1/2 ounce) box wheat, thins or (14 1/2 ounce) box saltines
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon pepper (red pepper for spice)

directions

Preheat oven at 400°F In plastic bag place fish and 1/4 cup of oil let sit while grinding down crackers until they are a powder-like consistency, add coconut, salt and pepper. Add dry mix to bag and shake well.
In an oven-safe container, use remaining oil. Scoop out enough of extra dry mix place on bottom, layer of fish, and cover with remaining dry mix. Place in oven for 20-30 minutes, turn half way; cook each side till brown.
Best served with steamed vegetables.