Description
A delicious poached salmon dish served in a flavorful coconut lime sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 salmon fillets
- 1 can (14 oz) coconut milk
- 2 limes (juice and zest)
- 1 tablespoon ginger (grated)
- 2 garlic cloves (minced)
- 1 tablespoon fish sauce
- Salt to taste
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- In a saucepan, combine coconut milk, lime juice, lime zest, ginger, garlic, and fish sauce.
- Bring the mixture to a simmer over medium heat.
- Add the salmon fillets to the saucepan, ensuring they are submerged.
- Cover and poach the salmon for about 10-12 minutes until cooked through.
- Remove the salmon and place on a serving plate.
- Reduce the sauce slightly by simmering for an additional 5 minutes.
- Pour the sauce over the salmon and garnish with fresh cilantro.
Notes
- Serve with rice or steamed vegetables.
- Adjust lime juice according to your taste preference.
- This dish can be made with other fish types as well.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Poaching
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salmon fillet with sauce
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: Poached Salmon, Coconut Lime Sauce, Healthy Salmon Recipes