Description
Succulent salmon nestles in a zesty coconut lime sauce, promising a tropical culinary escape that dances between creamy and tangy flavors. Elegant yet simple, this dish brings Mediterranean freshness and Southeast Asian inspiration directly to your plate.
Ingredients
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Main Protein:
- 4 salmon fillets (skinless)
Sauce Ingredients:
- 1.5 cups coconut milk
- 0.5 cup chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon fish sauce
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 lime (juice and zest)
Aromatics and Seasonings:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
- Sliced red chili for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Warm olive oil in a spacious skillet over medium heat, then sauté minced garlic and diced onion for 2-3 minutes until they become translucent and fragrant.
- Pour coconut milk into the skillet, then incorporate fish sauce, soy sauce, brown sugar, freshly squeezed lime juice, grated lime zest, and chicken broth. Whisk ingredients together and allow the mixture to gently simmer.
- Delicately season salmon fillets with a sprinkle of salt and cracked black pepper, then carefully lower them into the bubbling sauce.
- Securely cover the skillet and let the salmon poach for approximately 10 minutes at a low, consistent temperature, ensuring the fish cooks thoroughly and develops a delicate, flaky texture.
- Transfer the perfectly poached salmon onto serving plates, generously ladle the aromatic coconut lime sauce around the fish, and enhance the presentation by scattering fresh cilantro leaves and thinly sliced red chili peppers as a vibrant garnish.
Notes
- Check salmon freshness by ensuring a mild sea smell and firm, moist texture without discoloration.
- Adjust sauce’s spiciness by adding more or less red chili based on personal heat tolerance.
- Replace salmon with tofu or white fish for vegetarian or alternative protein options.
- Use low-sodium soy sauce and broth to control salt content for heart-healthy diets.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Thai
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 32 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg