Description
Poached Salmon in Coconut Lime Sauce is a tropical-inspired dish that tantalizes your taste buds with its creamy coconut and zesty lime combination. This recipe is not only quick to prepare but also healthy, making it perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions. The tender salmon fillets are poached to perfection in a fragrant sauce that enhances their natural flavors, creating a visually stunning and delicious meal that everyone will love. Serve it on rice, alongside vegetables, or even in tacos for a delightful twist.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 salmon fillets (about 6 ounces each), skin removed
- 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 of 1 lime
- Juice of 2 limes
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce (or tamari)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large skillet over medium heat, add olive oil or butter and sauté the onion until translucent (about 3-4 minutes).
- Stir in garlic and ginger; cook for an additional minute until fragrant.
- Pour in the coconut milk, fish stock, lime zest, lime juice, soy sauce, salt, and pepper; mix well.
- Gently place the salmon fillets into the simmering sauce and cover the skillet.
- Poach the salmon for about 10-15 minutes until cooked through and flaky.
- Carefully remove the salmon with a spatula; serve on plates with extra sauce spooned over top.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Poaching
- Cuisine: Tropical
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salmon fillet (170g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 90mg