Description
Coconut Lime Poached Salmon is a delightful dish that transports your taste buds to a tropical paradise. This recipe features tender salmon fillets poached in creamy coconut milk and brightened with zesty lime juice, creating a perfect balance of rich and refreshing flavors. Ideal for weeknight dinners or special gatherings, this dish is easy to prepare and sure to impress your guests. With vibrant presentation and mouthwatering taste, each bite feels like a mini-vacation.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 salmon fillets (approximately 6 oz each)
- 1 can (13.5 oz) full-fat coconut milk
- 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lime juice
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tsp fresh ginger, grated
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine coconut milk, lime juice, minced garlic, and grated ginger. Stir gently until heated through but not boiling.
- Season both sides of the salmon fillets with salt and pepper.
- Carefully place the seasoned salmon fillets into the warm coconut milk mixture.
- Cover the saucepan and reduce heat to low. Poach gently for about 10-15 minutes until the salmon flakes easily with a fork.
- Remove from heat and sprinkle chopped cilantro over the top before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Poaching
- Cuisine: Tropical
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salmon fillet (170g)
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 80mg