Coconut Crusted Perch Recipes

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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.

COCONUT CRUSTED CHICKEN

Steps:

• Mix cornstarch, salt, Durkee Cayenne Pepper and Durkee Black Pepper in shallow bowl; set aside.
• Beat egg whites in medium size mixing bowl until frothy.
• Place coconut in a shallow bowl.
• Dredge chicken tenders in cornstarch mixture; shake off excess.
• Dip chicken in egg whites, then press chicken into coconut.
• Turn over and press into coconut again to coat both sides.
• Heat oil in heavy skillet (oil should be about 2 inches deep - add more oil if needed) or deep fat fryer to 350º F.
• Add chicken to the hot oil in batches.
• Deep fry until cooked through, about 2 to 3 minutes.
• Drain. Serve hot with Spicy Apricot Dipping Sauce.
• Spicy Apricot Sauce.
• 1 cup Smucker's® (12 oz.) Apricot Preserves.
• 2 tablespoons cider vinegar.
• 1-2 teaspoons hot pepper sauce.
• 1 teaspoon chili powder.
• 1 clove garlic, minced.