Baked Salmon with Coconut Crust Recipe
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Baked Salmon with Coconut Crust

By: USA WEEKEND columnist Jean Carper  
"Many cooks are intimidated by cooking fresh fish and, as a result, miss out on the heart-healthy, brain-boosting, omega-3 fatty acids in salmon. Never fear, though; This fast fish recipe is foolproof."

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Ingredients

  • 4 (4 ounce) salmon fillets, skin removed
  • 1 tablespoon lime or lemon juice
  • 1/2 cup panko (Japanese bread crumbs, available in the Asian food aisle), or substitute dry bread crumbs
  • 1/4 cup flaked sweetened coconut
  • Salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste
  • Cooking spray

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
  2. Place salmon fillets on a non-stick baking pan. Brush juice on salmon.
  3. In a shallow dish, combine panko, coconut, salt and pepper. Dredge each fillet in the mixture and return to baking pan. Spread leftover crumbs on top of each fillet. Coat with cooking spray.
  4. Bake for 12 to 15 minutes. If desired, put under broiler until crust is golden brown.

Footnotes

  • Find more recipes, hints and tips from USA WEEKEND.
  • Copyright 2004 Jean Carper. Printed first in USA WEEKEND. All rights reserved.
  • Learn how to shop for salmon in our Choosing Salmon video.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 264 | Total Fat: 14.1g | Cholesterol: 67mg

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 21, 2005 by Sahar Pugh 
EXCELLENT recipe! I combined 2 tablespoons of butter (melted) and one table spoon of brown... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 15, 2005 by KAGRECO 
This recipe has potential, but needs a little work. I would marinate the salmon in the lime... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 16, 2006 by Pauline 
I tried this recipe last night and loved it. My husband cooked it for our 34th Anniversary... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 16, 2006 by Lance J. 
Has potential. I used more lemon juice to add additional flavor and cooked it a little longer... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 1 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 27, 2005 by njmom 
Well, I'm giving this a one star rating for it's ease. I cannot say anything good about the... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 30, 2007 by ALEXIS4000 
Very simple; very tasty and elegant. My family requests this one often. MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on May 3, 2006 by APA1128 
I used grouper for this recipe which turned out to be a good choice. I also added olive oil,... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 23, 2006 by lisaonthepiano 
Sorry, I just don't like this recipe. The coconut doesn't do a thing for the salmon. I gave... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 6, 2007 by CHELS 
This one certainly was...different, and I have my reasons in regards to the coconut 'crust'... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 11, 2005 by BROWNSAZ 
This was extremely easy and delicious way to cook salmon. Even my husband, who's not a fish... MORE

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