Crispy Coconut Salmon Bites Recipe with Sweet Chili Sauce

August 6, 2022

If you’re a fan of coconut shrimp, you’re going to love these crispy coconut salmon bites! Tender, juicy salmon is coated in a crunchy mix of shredded coconut and panko, then tossed in a tangy, sweet chili sauce. These bites deliver just the right balance of sweetness, heat and crunch. They’ll have you going back for more!

I like to make this meal, bowl style. I pair it with jasmine rice and broccoli and served it up with some delicious sweet chili-ginger sauce that feature hints of citrus and ginger. The perfect weeknight meal!

Ingredients to Make Coconut Crusted Salmon

Salmon: cut into bite size pieces
Seasonings: I used a variety of pantry staples.
Panko: unseasoned. It adds the perfect amount of crunch.
Shredded coconut flakes- sweetened. This adds the perfect amount of sweetness.
All Purpose flour
Club soda: you can also use beer.

For the sauce

sweet chili sauce: this is my favorite brand of sweet chili. Feel free to also make it at home.
ginger paste
garlic paste
lemon juice

What to serve these coconut crusted salmon bites with?

Coconut rice or jasmine rice for a tropical flair
Mango salsa for a refreshing, fruity contrast
Roasted veggies like asparagus, broccoli, zucchini, or bell peppers for a light, healthy meal.
Avocado salad for a creamy, fresh balance to the crispy bites
Tostada: using my salmon tostadas, make these coconut crusted salmon bites into the most delicious flavor packed tostada.

Each option complements the flavors of the salmon and keeps the meal light and vibrant!

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If you try my Coconut Crusted Salmon Bites I’d love to hear your feedback. Please be sure to leave a comment, and/or tag me on Instagram @cookwithci. I would love to see your recreations and hear your thoughts.

Coconut Crusted Salmon

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Prep Time 25

Cook Time 20

Servings 4

Ingredients

Salmon cut into bite size pieces
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp onion powder
1/2 tsp white pepper
1/4 tsp kosher salt
1 cup panko bread crumbs
1/2 cup shredded coconut flakes sweetened

Wet Batter

1 cup flour
1/2 tbsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp smoked paprika
1/4 tsp black pepper
1/2 tbsp cornstarch
1/2 cup club soda

Sweet Chili sauce

1/3 cup sweet chili sauce
1/4 tbsp ginger paste
1/4 tbsp garlic paste
juice of 1/2 lemon

Instructions

Clean and cut salmon into bite size chunks. In a bowl, season salmon with garlic powder, onion powder, white pepper and kosher salt.
In a medium size bowl, combine flour, smoked paprika, garlic powder, black pepper and club soda. Mix until combined. batter should be somewhat thick. Similar to pancake consistency.
In a shallow dish, combine panko bread crumbs and coconut flakes.
In a pan, heat up grapeseed oil make sure your oil is not too hot. low-medium heat is good. You don't want the bread crumb mixture to burn.
Dip salmon into the wet batter, then into the panko/coconut mixture. Press the coating in well then fry on all 4 sides until golden brown and crispy
Remove from the oil and add to a cooling rack or parchment paper to let excess oil drain.
In a small sauce pan, add sweet chili sauce and bring to a low simmer. Add in garlic and ginger paste. mix well then squeeze in lemon juice. Mix well allow to cool before serving.
Serve with white jasmine rice and your favorite veggie and drizzle sweet chili sauce on top
Enjoy!

Keyword Coconut Crusted, Dinner Idea, Easy Recipes, Salmon

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