Description
Poached Salmon in Coconut Lime Sauce is a quick, flavorful dish that transports your taste buds to the tropics. This recipe features tender salmon fillets enveloped in a creamy, aromatic coconut lime sauce, making it perfect for both casual weeknight dinners and elegant gatherings. The vibrant flavors of garlic, ginger, and fresh lime complement the rich coconut milk, creating a meal that’s not only delicious but also healthy. Serve it over rice or with seasonal vegetables for a balanced feast that’s sure to impress.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 salmon fillets (6 ounces each)
- 1 cup full-fat coconut milk
- 1/2 cup fish stock or water
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
- Juice and zest of 2 limes
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce (or tamari)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan over medium heat, add olive oil or butter. Sauté minced garlic and chopped onion until soft.
- Stir in grated ginger, lime zest, and soy sauce. Add coconut milk and fish stock; bring to a gentle simmer.
- Carefully place the salmon fillets into the simmering sauce and cook for about 10 minutes until cooked through.
- Remove from heat; plate the salmon and spoon extra sauce over each fillet. Garnish with cilantro and serve with lime wedges.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Poaching
- Cuisine: Tropical
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg