Description
Transport your taste buds to paradise with this Creamy Coconut Salmon with Lime. This dish combines rich coconut milk and zesty lime, enveloping tender salmon in a creamy sauce that’s both comforting and refreshing. Perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions, this recipe is sure to impress family and friends alike. Enjoy a burst of flavors with every bite!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 salmon fillets (6 oz each)
- 1 cup full-fat coconut milk
- 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lime juice
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp fresh ginger, grated
- 2 green onions, chopped (for garnish)
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped (for garnish)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Prepare all ingredients by chopping and measuring them out.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat until shimmering.
- Sear the salmon fillets skin-side down for about 5 minutes until crispy, then flip carefully.
- Add minced garlic and grated ginger to the pan; sauté for 30 seconds.
- Pour in coconut milk and lime juice; simmer for an additional 5 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Garnish with green onions and cilantro before serving. Pair with rice or quinoa.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Tropical
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salmon fillet (170g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 85mg