Coconut Crusted Salmon with Pineapple Salsa
Enjoy a tropical treat with Coconut Crusted Salmon with Pineapple Salsa! This easy recipe is healthy and perfect for dinner—try it today!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Tropical
Ingredients
- Salmon fillets
- Unsweetened shredded coconut
- Panko breadcrumbs
- Salt
- Pepper
- Egg
- Fresh pineapple, diced
- Red onion, finely chopped
- Cilantro, chopped
- Lime juice
- Jalapeño (optional), minced
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a mixing bowl, combine shredded coconut, panko breadcrumbs, salt, and pepper.
- In another bowl, beat an egg until smooth.
- Dip each salmon fillet into the beaten egg, then press into the coconut mixture until well-coated.
- Place the coated salmon on a lined baking sheet and bake for 15–20 minutes or until golden brown and cooked through.
- For the pineapple salsa, mix diced pineapple, red onion, cilantro, lime juice, and jalapeño in a separate bowl. Set aside.
- Serve the baked salmon topped with pineapple salsa.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet (150g)
- Calories: 345
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 70mg