Description
Coconut Lime Salmon with Jasmine Rice is a mouthwatering dish that marries the rich creaminess of coconut milk with the zesty brightness of lime, creating a delightful symphony of flavors. This recipe features succulent salmon fillets simmered in a luscious coconut-lime sauce and served over fluffy jasmine rice, making it an ideal choice for family dinners or special occasions. With its vibrant presentation and healthy ingredients, this dish promises to impress both your taste buds and those of your guests.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 salmon fillets (about 150g each)
- 1 cup canned coconut milk
- Zest and juice of 1 lime
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1 tsp curry powder or turmeric
- 1 tbsp honey or maple syrup
- 1 cup cooked jasmine rice
- Salt, pepper, paprika for seasoning
- Fresh cilantro and cherry tomatoes for garnish
Instructions
- Season the salmon fillets with salt, pepper, and paprika. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat and sear the salmon for 3–4 minutes on each side until golden brown. Remove from skillet.
- In the same skillet, sauté minced garlic until fragrant. Add coconut milk, lime zest, juice, curry powder (or turmeric), and honey. Simmer for 2–3 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Return the salmon to the skillet, spoon sauce over it, and simmer for an additional minute.
- Serve over jasmine rice, garnished with cherry tomatoes, cilantro, and lime wedges.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 610
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 380mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 23g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 70mg