Description
Delight your taste buds with this savory Poached Salmon in Coconut Lime Sauce. The tender salmon is poached in a flavorful coconut lime sauce that’s infused with garlic, ginger, and soy sauce, creating a perfect balance of sweet and tangy flavors.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
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- 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
Aromatics:
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- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
Seasonings:
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- 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 Coconut Lime Sauce: In a saucepan, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add garlic, onion, and ginger, sauté until fragrant.
- Add the Liquid Ingredients: Pour in coconut milk, fish stock, lime zest, lime juice, soy sauce, and honey. Season with salt and pepper.
- Poach the Salmon: Add salmon fillets to the sauce, cover, and simmer gently until cooked through, about 10-15 minutes.
- Serve: Garnish with cilantro and serve with lime wedges.
Notes
- Adjust the sweetness by adding more or less honey/maple syrup.
- For added heat, add a pinch of red pepper flakes.
- Feel free to substitute the salmon with another fish of your choice.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet with sauce
- Calories: 400 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg