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!