Paleo Coconut Crusted Salmon
Elevate your weeknight dinner with this irresistible Paleo Coconut Crusted Salmon recipe that's as healthy as it is flavorful. Featuring tender, flaky salmon fillets coated in a crunchy blend of unsweetened shredded coconut and almond flour, this dish is perfectly seasoned with a medley of spices, including garlic powder and paprika, for a bold, savory kick. A quick sear in coconut oil creates a golden crust, and a brief bake ensures the salmon is juicy and cooked to perfection. Finished with a zesty squeeze of fresh lemon, this gluten-free, dairy-free, and paleo-friendly meal is ready in under 30 minutes. Serve it with your favorite side dishes for a wholesome, satisfying feast that fits seamlessly into a clean-eating lifestyle. Perfect for busy cooks seeking a nutrient-packed dinner with gourmet flair!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces salmon fillets
- 1 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
- 0.5 cup almond flour
- 2 pieces large eggs
- 2 tablespoons coconut oil
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoon paprika
- 1 piece lemon
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a shallow dish, combine shredded coconut and almond flour.
In a separate bowl, whisk the eggs until frothy.
Season the salmon fillets evenly with sea salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and paprika.
Dip each salmon fillet first into the whisked eggs, ensuring it is well-coated.
Press each fillet into the coconut and almond flour mixture, thoroughly coating both sides.
Heat coconut oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat.
Add the salmon fillets to the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes on each side until golden brown.
Once both sides are browned, transfer the skillet to the preheated oven.
Bake the salmon in the oven for 6-7 minutes, or until cooked through and flakes easily with a fork.
Remove from the oven and squeeze fresh lemon juice over the salmon before serving.
Serve immediately with your choice of paleo-friendly sides.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2168 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 172.2 g | 221% | |
| Saturated Fat | 83.9 g | 420% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 572 mg | 191% | |
| Sodium | 2904 mg | 126% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 41.4 g | 15% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 26.6 g | 95% | |
| Total Sugars | 9.3 g | ||
| Protein | 133.5 g | 267% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.0 mcg | 10% | |
| Calcium | 206 mg | 16% | |
| Iron | 10.6 mg | 59% | |
| Potassium | 752 mg | 16% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
