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Poached Salmon in Coconut Lime Sauce

Poached Salmon in Coconut Lime Sauce for a Tropical Feast

Poached Salmon in Coconut Lime Sauce is a delightful dish that combines tender salmon with a rich coconut sauce and zesty lime flavors.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 2 fillets
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Seafood, Tropical
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salmon
  • 2 fillets Salmon Fillets Use skin-on for extra flavor and moisture.
For the Coconut Lime Sauce
  • 1 can Coconut Milk Substitute with light coconut milk for a lower-calorie option.
  • 2 tablespoons Lime Juice Freshly squeezed is preferred for the best flavor.
  • 2 cloves Garlic Use fresh minced garlic or roasted for a milder flavor.
  • to taste Salt Adjust to taste based on preference.
  • optional Chili Flakes Use to taste for heat.

Equipment

  • Medium saucepan

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a medium saucepan over low heat, combine 1 can of coconut milk, the juice of 2 limes, and 2 minced garlic cloves. Stir in a pinch of salt and gently warm the mixture until it begins to steam, approximately 5 minutes.
  2. Carefully add 2 skin-on salmon fillets into the warm coconut lime liquid. Cover the saucepan and let the salmon poach gently for 10-15 minutes until cooked through.
  3. Use a slotted spatula to lift the salmon fillets out of the poaching liquid and transfer them to a serving platter. Let the excess sauce drip off.
  4. Spoon the remaining coconut lime sauce generously over the salmon fillets and garnish with lime wedges and chili flakes if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1filletCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 26gFat: 24gSaturated Fat: 17gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Keep the poaching liquid warm but not boiling, and use fresh ingredients for the best flavor.

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