Crispy Coconut Lime Fish with Mango-Radish Salsa, Coconut Rice & Lime Coconut Sauce

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    # Ingredients

    **For the Fish:**
    🐟 4 fish fillets (cod)
    🥥 1/2 cup shredded coconut
    🥖 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
    🍚 1/4 cup flour
    🥚 1 egg
    🍋 Zest & juice of 1 lime
    🌶️ 1/2 tsp cumin
    🌶️ 1/2 tsp paprika
    🧂 Salt & pepper
    🥄 2 tbsp coconut or vegetable oil

    **For the Mango-Radish Salsa:**
    🥭 1 ripe mango
    🥒 1/4 cup cucumber
    🌸 1/4 cup red radish
    🌶️ 1/4 tsp chili flakes
    🌿 2 tbsp mint
    🍋 Juice of 1 lime
    🧂 Salt to taste

    **For the Coconut Rice:**
    🍚 1 cup jasmine or basmati rice
    🥥 1 cup coconut milk
    💧 1 cup water
    🧂 Pinch of salt

    **For the Lime Coconut Sauce:**
    🥥 1/2 cup coconut milk
    🍋 Zest and juice of 1 lime
    🧂 Pinch of salt
    🥄 1 tsp honey

    **Toppings:**
    🌶️ Extra chili flakes for garnish
    🍋 Lime wedges
    🌿 Green onions

    # Instructions

    **1️⃣ Make the Coconut Rice:**

    1. Rinse the rice until the water runs clear.
    2. In a pot, combine rice, coconut milk, water, and salt. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15–18 minutes. Fluff with a fork.

    **2️⃣ Make the Lime Coconut Sauce:**

    1. In a small saucepan, combine coconut milk, lime zest, lime juice, salt, chili flakes (optional), and honey.
    2. Simmer over low heat for 5–7 minutes until slightly thickened. Set aside.

    **3️⃣ Make the Salsa:**
    Combine mango, cucumber, radish, chili flakes, cilantro/mint, lime juice, and salt. Mix and chill.

    **4️⃣ Bread the Fish:**

    * Mix shredded coconut, panko, lime zest, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper.
    * Coat fish: dredge in flour, dip in egg, then coat in the coconut-panko mix.

    **5️⃣ Cook the Fish:**

    * **Pan-Fry:** Heat oil and cook 3–4 min/side until crispy.
    * **Bake:** Preheat oven to 400°F. Bake on a parchment-lined tray for 12–15 min.

    **6️⃣ Serve:**
    Spoon coconut rice onto the plate, lay the crispy fish on top, and finish with mango-radish salsa. Drizzle the lime coconut sauce generously over the fish and rice. Garnish with extra chili flakes, lime wedges, and microgreens for a pop of color and heat.

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