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Poached Salmon in Coconut Lime Sauce

A delightful dish that tantalizes the taste buds with creamy, zesty flavors, combining rich salmon with tropical coconut and lime.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Nutrition

Ingredients
  

  • 4 fillets salmon About 6 ounces each, skin removed.
  • 1 cup coconut milk Full-fat for creaminess.
  • 1/2 cup fish stock or water Use fish stock for more depth of flavor.
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil or butter For sautéing aromatic ingredients.
  • 2 cloves garlic Minced.
  • 1 small onion Finely chopped.
  • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger Grated.
  • 1 unit lime zest From 1 lime.
  • 2 unit limes Juice of 2 limes, freshly squeezed.
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce Or tamari for gluten-free.
  • 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup Optional.
  • to taste salt and pepper To enhance flavors.
  • to taste fresh cilantro For garnish, optional.
  • to taste lime wedges For serving.

Method
 

  1. Prepare Your Ingredients: Gather all your ingredients and prep them as indicated above.
  2. Sauté Aromatics: In a large skillet, heat olive oil or butter over medium heat. Add minced garlic, chopped onion, and grated ginger; sauté until fragrant and onions are translucent, about 3-4 minutes.
  3. Create the Poaching Liquid: Pour in coconut milk and fish stock (or water), followed by lime zest and juice, soy sauce, and optional sweetener if using. Stir well to combine all elements, then season with salt and pepper to taste.
  4. Poach the Salmon: Gently place salmon fillets into the poaching liquid ensuring they are submerged. Cover the skillet and let it simmer on low heat for about 15-20 minutes until salmon is cooked through but still moist.
  5. Serve and Garnish: Carefully remove salmon from the skillet using a slotted spatula onto plates. Spoon some of the coconut lime sauce over each fillet and garnish with fresh cilantro if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 9gProtein: 32gFat: 25g

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