Description
Indulge in the tropical flavors of Poached Salmon in Coconut Lime Sauce, a dish that beautifully marries the richness of salmon with creamy coconut milk and zesty lime. Perfect for busy weeknights or special gatherings, this quick yet impressive recipe takes just 25 minutes from prep to table. The vibrant sauce not only elevates the salmon’s natural flavor but also adds an appealing visual touch, making it a feast for the eyes as well as the palate. Serve it over rice or quinoa, or alongside fresh vegetables for a complete, healthy meal that’s dairy-free and packed with omega-3 fatty acids.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 salmon fillets (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 and juice of 2 limes
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce (or tamari)
- Fresh cilantro for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare all ingredients by chopping onion, mincing garlic, and grating ginger.
- Heat olive oil in a non-stick skillet over medium heat; sauté onion until translucent. Add garlic and ginger; cook until fragrant.
- Stir in coconut milk, fish stock, lime zest, lime juice, soy sauce, and optional honey. Bring to a gentle simmer.
- Add seasoned salmon fillets to the skillet; cover and poach for 10–15 minutes until cooked through.
- Carefully remove salmon and serve topped with coconut lime sauce and garnished with cilantro.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Poaching
- Cuisine: Tropical
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salmon fillet (170g)
- Calories: 365
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 610mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 80mg