Description
This recipe for Poached Salmon in Coconut Lime Sauce combines the delicate flavor of salmon with a creamy coconut lime sauce, creating a tropical and flavorful dish that is perfect for a special dinner or entertaining guests.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 4 salmon fillets (about 6 ounces each), skin removed
- 1 cup coconut milk (full-fat for creaminess)
- 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 for gluten-free)
- 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup (optional for a touch of sweetness)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Garnish:
- Fresh cilantro, for garnish (optional)
- Lime wedges, for serving
Instructions
- Prepare the Sauce: In a saucepan, heat olive oil or butter over medium heat. Add garlic, onion, and ginger, sauté until fragrant.
- Add Flavor: Stir in lime zest, lime juice, soy sauce, honey, coconut milk, and fish stock/water. Bring to a simmer.
- Poach the Salmon: Gently add salmon fillets to the simmering sauce. Cover and poach for about 8-10 minutes until the salmon is cooked through.
- Serve: Remove salmon fillets from the sauce, spoon sauce over the salmon, and garnish with fresh cilantro. Serve with lime wedges.
Notes
- You can adjust the sweetness of the sauce by adding more or less honey or maple syrup.
- Feel free to customize the level of heat by adding red pepper flakes or chili paste.
- This dish pairs well with steamed rice or quinoa.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet with sauce
- Calories: 400 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg