Description
Poached Salmon in Coconut Lime Sauce is a vibrant and flavorful dish that beautifully marries the richness of coconut milk with the tangy brightness of lime. This recipe features tender salmon fillets gently poached in a creamy, aromatic sauce, making it an ideal option for weeknight dinners or special occasions. With its quick preparation time and healthy ingredients, this dish is sure to impress your family and guests alike. Serve it over rice, alongside steamed vegetables, or as part of a refreshing salad for a complete meal that bursts with tropical flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 salmon fillets (6 ounces each)
- 1 cup full-fat coconut milk
- 1/2 cup fish stock or water
- 1 tablespoon olive oil or butter
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 small onion (finely chopped)
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger (grated)
- Zest and juice of 2 limes
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce or tamari
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients. Finely chop the onion and garlic while grating the ginger.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, add olive oil or butter and sauté onions until translucent. Add minced garlic and grated ginger; cook until fragrant.
- Pour in coconut milk, fish stock, lime zest, lime juice, soy sauce, and optional sweetener. Stir well to combine.
- Gently place salmon fillets into the sauce. Cover the skillet with a lid and simmer on low heat for about 15 minutes until cooked through.
- Season with salt and pepper before serving and garnish with fresh cilantro if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Poaching
- Cuisine: Tropical
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 335
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 410mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 80mg