Description
Coconut Lime Poached Salmon is a flavorful dish that combines the richness of coconut milk with the zesty brightness of lime, creating a delightful meal that’s both healthy and satisfying.
Ingredients
- 2 (6-ounce) salmon fillets
- 1 cup coconut milk
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1 teaspoon lime zest
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- Fresh cilantro, for garnish
- Lime wedges, for serving
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, combine the coconut milk, chicken broth, lime juice, lime zest, ginger, garlic, salt, and black pepper. Stir well to combine.
- Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer over medium heat.
- Once simmering, carefully add the salmon fillets to the saucepan, skin-side down.
- Cover the saucepan and poach the salmon for about 10-12 minutes, or until the salmon is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork.
- Remove the salmon from the saucepan and place it on a serving plate.
- Spoon some of the coconut-lime broth over the salmon and garnish with fresh cilantro.
- Serve with lime wedges on the side.
Notes
- For a spicy kick, add a sliced jalapeño to the poaching liquid.
- Serve the salmon over steamed rice or quinoa to soak up the delicious coconut-lime broth.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Poaching
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg