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Coconut Crusted Salmon with Pineapple Salsa

Coconut Crusted Salmon with Pineapple Salsa: A Tropical Delight

This Coconut Crusted Salmon with Pineapple Salsa is a vibrant dish that offers a tropical escape with every bite.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American, Tropical
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salmon
  • 4 fillets Salmon rich in omega-3 fatty acids
  • 1/2 cup All-purpose flour or cornstarch for gluten-free option
  • 2 large Eggs acts as a binder
  • 1 cup Unsweetened shredded coconut can swap with almond flour
  • 1/2 cup Panko breadcrumbs use gluten-free for gluten-free dish
  • 1 tablespoon Coconut oil or olive oil for frying
For the Pineapple Salsa
  • 1 cup Fresh pineapple diced and ripe
  • 1 medium Red bell pepper chopped
  • 1/4 cup Red onion minced
  • 1 small Jalapeño deseeded, adjust spice to taste
  • 2 tablespoons Lime juice freshly squeezed
  • 1/4 cup Cilantro chopped
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper

Equipment

  • Medium Bowl
  • skillet
  • Baking sheet
  • 3 Bowls for breading
  • Whisk

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. In a medium bowl, combine diced fresh pineapple, chopped red bell pepper, minced red onion, deseeded jalapeño, freshly squeezed lime juice, and chopped cilantro. Stir well and season with salt to taste.
  2. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) or heat a skillet over medium heat with coconut oil.
  3. Prepare three bowls: one with seasoned all-purpose flour, one with whisked eggs, and one with a mixture of unsweetened shredded coconut and panko breadcrumbs.
  4. Dredge each salmon fillet in seasoned flour, dip in eggs, and coat with the coconut-panko mixture, pressing gently to adhere.
  5. If baking, arrange salmon on a greased baking sheet and bake for 12-15 minutes. If frying, cook in the skillet for 4-5 minutes on each side until golden.
  6. Transfer cooked salmon to a serving plate and top generously with pineapple salsa.

Nutrition

Serving: 1filletCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 2gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 4IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 6mg

Notes

Pat the salmon dry before breading. Adjust cooking time based on thickness. Chill breaded salmon for better crust adhesion. Serve immediately for the best texture.

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