Savory Coconut-Crusted Salmon with Asparagus

Name: Savory Coconut-Crusted Salmon with Asparagus
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Pacific Northwest
Ingredients: 4 (6 oz each) salmon fillets; 1/4 cup coconut flakes; 1 tbsp lime juice; 1 bunch asparagus; 2 tbsp olive oil; 1/2 tsp garlic powder; 1 tsp sea salt

Flaky salmon fillets coated in a light coconut and lime crust, served with roasted asparagus for a vibrant, nutrient-packed Whole30 meal.

Cuisine: Pacific Northwest

Category: Whole30

Prep: 10 minutes. Cook: 15 minutes.

Serves 4.

Ingredients

4 (6 oz each) salmon fillets
1/4 cup coconut flakes
1 tbsp lime juice
1 bunch asparagus
2 tbsp olive oil
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp sea salt

Instructions

Step 1: Preheat oven to 425°F. Pat 4 salmon fillets dry, then rub with 1 tbsp lime juice, 1/2 tsp garlic powder, and 1/4 tsp salt.
Step 2: Pulse 1/4 cup coconut flakes in a food processor until finely ground. Mix with remaining lime juice and 1/4 tsp salt.
Step 3: Press coconut mixture evenly over salmon skin side, pressing gently to adhere. Place salmon skin-side down on a lined baking sheet.
Step 4: Toss 1 bunch asparagus with 2 tbsp olive oil, 1/4 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Arrange around salmon.
Step 5: Bake for 12-15 minutes until salmon is opaque and flakes easily with a fork, and asparagus is tender-crisp.