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Coconut Crusted Salmon

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  • Author: lilly
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Seafood
  • Diet: Pescatarian

Description

A flavorful dish featuring salmon topped with a crispy coconut and panko crust, bringing the tastes of the beach right to your kitchen.


Ingredients

  • 4-6 fillets of salmon, skinned and deboned (1.5 lbs)
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 cup panko
  • 1 cup shredded unsweetened coconut
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Parsley to garnish (optional)


Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 425 °F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a small frying pan over medium heat, add the olive oil.
  3. Once the oil is hot, add in the panko and stir until it turns golden brown.
  4. Carefully transfer the toasted panko to a shallow dish.
  5. In the same pan, toast the shredded coconut, keeping an eye on it to prevent burning.
  6. Once the coconut becomes golden, mix it into the panko.
  7. In a separate shallow bowl, combine mayonnaise and Dijon mustard, stirring until blended.
  8. Take a salmon fillet and coat it with a thin layer of the mayonnaise mixture.
  9. Transfer the coated salmon to the panko/coconut mixture and press down to ensure it’s fully coated.
  10. Place the coated fillet on the prepared baking sheet and repeat with the remaining salmon.
  11. Bake for 10-15 minutes, until golden brown and the salmon is cooked through to your liking.

Notes

Garnish with fresh parsley and serve with lemon wedges for added brightness.