Macadamia & Coconut Crusted Salmon

The ideal light meal, this crusted salmon is as tasty as it is nutritious. Serve with a mixed salad for a healthy and fresh meal the whole family will love. Salmon is naturally rich in omega-3s, protein, and important vitamins minerals like zinc, vitamin A, D and E. Add to that the bevy of good fats, minerals, vitamins and fibre in macadamia nuts and you have yourself one very wholesome (not to mention delicious!) meal..

Ingredients

•  ½ cup macadamia nuts
•  1 cup shredded coconut
•  1 egg
•  2 salmon fillets, bones removed
•  1 lemon
•  Green salad leaves, to serve
•  Cold Pressed olive oil
•  Salt and pepper, to taste

Method

1. Preheat oven to 360°F (180°C).
2.  Combine macadamia nuts, coconut, and a little salt and pepper in a food processor to form a rustic crumbing mixture.
3.  Beat egg in a small shallow bowl.
4.  Dip salmon fillets in egg mixture before coating thoroughly with the crumbing mixture.
5.  Transfer crumbed fillets onto a lined or greased baking tray. Bake in oven for 15 minutes or until salmon is cooked to your preferred level of ‘doneness’.
6.  Serve salmon with a side of green salad leaves, drizzle of olive oil, and wedge of lemon.

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