Description
Indulge in the tropical flavors of Poached Salmon in Coconut Lime Sauce, a dish that combines succulent salmon fillets with a creamy, zesty sauce. This recipe is perfect for both busy weeknights and elegant gatherings, showcasing how simple ingredients can create an impressive meal. The rich coconut milk and fresh lime juice harmonize beautifully, elevating the salmon to new culinary heights. With minimal prep time and easy-to-follow steps, you’ll be serving up a gourmet dish that delights the palate and impresses your guests.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 salmon fillets (6 ounces each), skin removed
- 1 cup full-fat coconut milk
- 1/2 cup fish stock or water
- 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
- Prepare ingredients: Chop onion and garlic; grate ginger; zest and juice limes.
- In a heavy-bottomed skillet over medium heat, add olive oil or butter. Sauté garlic, onion, and ginger until softened.
- Stir in coconut milk, fish stock (or water), lime juice, zest, soy sauce, salt, and pepper. Bring to a gentle simmer.
- Carefully place salmon fillets into the sauce. Cover and poach for 10–15 minutes until salmon flakes easily with a fork.
- Serve salmon topped with sauce and garnished with cilantro and lime wedges.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Poaching
- Cuisine: Tropical/Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 31g
- Cholesterol: 85mg