Take one bite of this poached coconut lime salmon, close your eyes, and be transported to a tropical vacation! This flavorful, healthy, and fun coconut lime salmon recipe is easy to make and overflowing with omega-3 fats, selenium, and antioxidants that offer cancer-protective properties. Bon Appétit! 

Ingredients:

• 2 Wild Caught Alaskan Salmon Fillets (skin removed, optional)
• Salt & Pepper to taste
• 2 tbsp avocado oil
• 4 cloves garlic chopped
• 4 tsp minced ginger
• 1 blade fresh lemongrass, peeled and finely minced 
• 1 tsp chili garlic paste (more if you want more spice, or omit for no spice)
• 14 oz coconut milk
• 1 tbsp fish sauce (or coconut aminos)
• Zest of one lime
• Juice of one lime
• Cilantro leaves chopped for garnish (optional but recommended)
• Finely sliced large red chilis (optional for spice)

Directions:

• Sprinkle both sides of salmon fillets with salt and pepper to taste
• Heat 1tbsp of oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat, add the salmon, and sear on both sides until golden. It will still be raw inside. Remove to a plate
• Add remaining oil to skillet and add garlic, ginger, and lemongrass, cook until fragrant
• Stir in chili paste and cook for about another minute, until well mixed together
• Add in coconut milk and stir, scrape off any remaining bits on the bottom of the pan
• Add the fish sauce (or coconut aminos) and bring to simmer for just a few minutes
• Add salmon back into the sauce and bring to a low simmer for about 4 minutes, or until salmon is cooked inside
• Stir in lime juice and zest. Adjust taste with more fish sauce (or coconut aminos) for saltiness
• Served very well over miracle noodles, spaghetti squash, Asian greens. Garnish with cilantro and chili (if using) and enjoy!