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Coconut Crusted Salmon with Pineapple Salsa

Coconut Crusted Salmon with Pineapple Salsa: Tropical Bliss on a Plate

This Coconut Crusted Salmon with Pineapple Salsa is a healthy, gluten-free dish that captures tropical flavors.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Flavor Meld Time 20 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 4 fillets
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Hawaiian
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salmon
  • 4 fillets Salmon Choose fresh, high-quality salmon
  • 1 cup Unsweetened Shredded Coconut
  • 1 cup Panko Breadcrumbs Use gluten-free panko if needed
  • 1/2 cup All-Purpose Flour Substitute with rice flour for gluten-free
  • 2 large Eggs Beaten
  • to taste Salt and Pepper
  • 1/4 cup Coconut Oil Or Olive Oil for Baking
For the Pineapple Salsa
  • 1 cup Fresh Pineapple Diced
  • 1 medium Red Bell Pepper Finely chopped
  • 1/2 medium Red Onion Finely chopped
  • 1 small Jalapeño Seeded and minced
  • 1 tablespoon Lime Juice Freshly squeezed
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Cilantro Chopped
  • to taste Salt For salsa

Equipment

  • Baking sheet
  • medium bowl
  • Shallow Bowls
  • Skillet
  • meat thermometer

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Prepare Pineapple Salsa: Dice the fresh pineapple, finely chop the red bell pepper, red onion, and jalapeño. Combine all in a medium bowl with lime juice and cilantro. Sprinkle with salt to taste and let sit for 15-20 minutes.
  2. Set Up Breading Station: Gather three shallow bowls for flour, beaten eggs, and a mixture of coconut and panko breadcrumbs. Pat salmon fillets dry.
  3. Bread Salmon: Dredge salmon fillets in flour, dip into beaten eggs, then press into the coconut-panko mixture. Set aside.
  4. Cook Salmon: For baking, preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and bake salmon for 15-20 minutes. For frying, heat coconut oil in skillet and fry fillets for about 3-4 minutes on each side.
  5. Serve: Plate the cooked salmon fillets and top with pineapple salsa. Serve with jasmine rice or salad.

Nutrition

Serving: 1filletCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 28gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 3gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Pat dry salmon fillets for better crust adherence. Let salsa sit to enhance flavors. Check salmon with a thermometer for doneness at 145°F (63°C).

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