Description
Coconut Crusted Salmon with Pineapple Salsa is a delightful culinary experience that transports your taste buds to a tropical paradise. The tender salmon fillets, coated in crispy coconut flakes, are perfectly complemented by a refreshing pineapple salsa bursting with flavor. This dish is not only visually stunning but also incredibly easy to prepare, making it perfect for weeknight dinners or entertaining guests. With its vibrant colors and irresistible aroma, this meal promises to impress everyone at the table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 salmon fillets (about 6 oz each)
- 1 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
- 1 cup fresh pineapple, diced
- 1/2 medium red onion, finely chopped
- 2 tbsp lime juice (freshly squeezed)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Place salmon fillets on the prepared baking sheet. Brush each fillet with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
- Press shredded coconut onto the top of each salmon fillet until well coated.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes until the salmon flakes easily with a fork and the coconut is golden brown.
- While the salmon bakes, combine diced pineapple, red onion, and lime juice in a bowl to make the salsa.
- Once cooked, serve salmon topped generously with pineapple salsa.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Tropical
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet with salsa (about 200g)
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 70mg