Description
Poached Salmon in Coconut Lime Sauce is a delightful dish that marries the rich flavors of salmon with a creamy, zesty sauce. This quick and healthy recipe elevates weeknight dinners or special occasions with its vibrant taste and elegant presentation. The tender salmon fillets are gently poached in a luscious coconut lime sauce, infused with aromatic ginger and garlic, making each bite a tropical escape. Perfectly paired with rice or fresh greens, this dish is as versatile as it is flavorful. Impress your guests or treat yourself to this easy gourmet-style meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 salmon fillets (about 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
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare all ingredients, ensuring the salmon fillets are skinless and patted dry.
- In a saucepan over medium heat, melt the olive oil or butter. Add minced garlic and chopped onion; sauté until fragrant (3–4 minutes).
- Stir in grated ginger, lime zest, coconut milk, fish stock (or water), soy sauce, lime juice, salt, and pepper. Bring to a gentle simmer.
- Carefully add salmon fillets to the simmering sauce. Cover and poach for 10–12 minutes until cooked through.
- Remove salmon from the saucepan and serve topped with the coconut lime sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Poaching
- Cuisine: Tropical
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salmon fillet (170g)
- Calories: 365
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 370mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 85mg