Description
Poached Salmon in Coconut Lime Sauce is a quick and delicious dish that brings tropical flavors to your table. This recipe features tender salmon fillets poached in a creamy coconut milk sauce infused with zesty lime and aromatic ginger.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 salmon fillets (about 6 ounces each)
- 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
- Juice and zest of 2 limes
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil or butter in a skillet over medium heat. Sauté minced garlic and onion until soft.
- Add grated ginger and lime zest; cook for another minute.
- Pour in coconut milk and fish stock, then stir in soy sauce. Bring to a gentle simmer.
- Carefully place the salmon fillets into the sauce, cover, and poach for about 10-12 minutes until opaque.
- Taste the sauce, adjust seasoning if needed, then serve garnished with cilantro and lime wedges.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Poaching
- Cuisine: Tropical
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 90mg