Creamy Coconut Salmon – A Flavor-Packed One-Pan Seafood Delight
This creamy coconut salmon is a quick, one-pan dinner that’s bursting with flavor. Flaky salmon fillets are simmered in a luscious coconut milk sauce infused with garlic, lime, and herbs. Perfect for weeknights when you want something healthy, filling, and restaurant-worthy.
Ingredients
- 480 g salmon Fillets 4 oz each
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 small onion finely chopped
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 3/4 cup full-fat coconut milk
- 1 tbsp lime juice
- 1 tsp lime zest
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1/4 tsp chilli flakes adjust to taste
- salt and pepper
- cilantro chopped
- Lime wedges for serving
Instructions
- Season salmon fillets with salt and pepper. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Place the salmon skin-side down and sear for 3-4 minutes per side or until golden brown. Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, reduce heat to medium. Add chopped onions and sauté until soft, about 3 minutes. Stir in garlic and ginger (if using), and cook until fragrant.
- Pour in coconut milk, lime juice, lime zest, honey, and chili flakes. Stir well, let it simmer for 4-5 minutes to thicken slightly.
- Return salmon fillets to the skillet, spooning sauce over them. Simmer for another 3-4 minutes or until fully cooked through.
- Garnish with chopped cilantro and serve with lime wedges. Best enjoyed with steamed rice or sautéed greens.
Notes
Please note that the nutritional information is a rough estimate and can vary significantly based on the products used in the recipe
Nutrition
Calories: 287kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 25gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 66mgSodium: 60mgPotassium: 695mgFiber: 0.4gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 88IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 28mgIron: 2mg
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