In this recipe for coconut fish tacos, an easy crust of shredded coconut transforms pieces of white fish into golden and crispy bites. Shallow-fried on the stovetop, the coconut-crusted fish becomes an irresistably light and crunchy filling for tacos, needing little more than a handful of arugula or an easy fish taco slaw and lime for garnish.
The coconut crust, rather than a conventional batter or breading, makes this an easy fish taco recipe to adapt if you follow a gluten-free diet. Simply use a gluten-free flour alternative in the coconut breading and a gluten-free tortilla to enjoy gluten-free fish tacos.
Any variety of lean white fish can be used in this recipe, but we are partial to using this recipe as a blueprint for Pacific halibut fish tacos or Pacific cod tacos. For a shortcut, try using Pacific Halibut Quick Cuts from Wild Alaskan Company. Pacific Halibut Quick Cuts from Wild Alaskan Company are already portioned into bite-sized pieces of fish — perfect for a recipe like this one.
The WAC recipe team featured Coconut Fish Tacos in a live event! Watch the recording of the cooking demo to see how it's made.
