Nauru Coconut Crusted Fish

Step 1

split the coconut and remove the meat, grate finely or use an implement like a "goat"

Step 2

squeeze the juice of two limes into a shallow bowl and add a bit of salt and pepper.

Step 3

pat the fish fillets dry and place into the lime juice

Step 4

let sit there for about 5 minutes

Step 5

meanwhile whisk the eggs and put in shallow bowl

Step 6

put some flour into a shallow bowl

Step 7

Put the grated coconut into a shallow bowl or plate

Step 8

remove a fillet from the lime marinade and dip it into the flour coat well on both sides

Step 9

Dip it into the egg and coat on both sides

Step 10

Dip into the freshly grated coconut and press lightly so it adheres all over the fillet

Step 11

Put aside and repeat until all the fillets are dipped.

Step 12

In a large frying pan, cover the bottom of the pan with a light coating of oil and fry until the coconut is crusted and a light brown.

Step 13

Set on paper towel and serve warm with a couple slices of lime.