Description
A delicious and tropical dish featuring salmon coated in crispy coconut and served with a refreshing pineapple salsa.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 salmon fillets
- 1 cup shredded coconut
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup diced pineapple
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
- 1 lime, juiced
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a bowl, mix shredded coconut, breadcrumbs, salt, and pepper.
- Dip each salmon fillet in the beaten eggs, then coat with the coconut mixture.
- Place the coated salmon on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes or until the salmon is cooked through and the coconut is golden brown.
- In another bowl, combine diced pineapple, red onion, cilantro, and lime juice to make the salsa.
- Serve the coconut crusted salmon topped with pineapple salsa.
Notes
- For extra flavor, marinate the salmon in lime juice for 30 minutes before coating.
- Serve with a side of rice or salad for a complete meal.
- Adjust the sweetness of the salsa by adding honey if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Tropical
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet with salsa
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Coconut Crusted Salmon, Pineapple Salsa, Tropical Salmon Recipe