Poached Salmon in Coconut Lime Sauce
Poached Salmon in Coconut Lime Sauce is a tropical delight that brings the essence of sunny beaches to your dinner table. Tender salmon fillets are gently poached in a creamy coconut milk sauce, brightened with zesty lime juice and fresh cilantro. This quick and easy recipe is perfect for both cozy family dinners and impressive gatherings with friends, offering an explosion of flavor in every bite.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 22 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Poaching
- Cuisine: Tropical
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 salmon fillets (6 oz each)
- 1 can (13.5 oz) full-fat coconut milk
- 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lime juice
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Cooked rice or quinoa for serving
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients and chop the garlic and cilantro.
- In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine coconut milk, garlic, salt, pepper, and lime juice. Stir until heated through but not boiling.
- Gently place salmon fillets into the saucepan, ensuring they are submerged. Cover and simmer for 10-12 minutes until cooked through.
- Sprinkle chopped cilantro over the salmon before serving.
- Plate the salmon with a generous spoonful of sauce over it and serve on a bed of rice or quinoa.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 360mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 90mg