Pan Seared Salmon with Coconut Lime Sauce

Author A Pleasant Little Kitchen | January 1, 2025

Pan Seared Salmon with Coconut Lime Sauce

 

 

Serves 4

Ingredients

1 can of coconut milk

3 1-inch pieces of fresh ginger, peeled  

2 garlic cloves, chopped

1 tsp kosher salt, divided

1 to 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice

2 tablespoons and 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil

4 salmon filets

1 teaspoon granulated onion

1 teaspoon paprika

basil, chopped

cilantro, chopped

cooked jasmine rice, for serving

Instructions

In a small pan, combine the coconut milk, ginger, garlic and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Let simmer until thickened. Remove from the heat and stir in the lime juice. Keep warm.

Evenly distribute 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt, 1 teaspoon granulated onion and 1 teaspoon paprika onto 4 salmon filets.

In a large non-stick skillet, warm 2 tablespoons olive oil over medium-high heat. Once hot, carefully place the salmon into the skillet, skin side facing up. Sear for 3 ½ minutes. Carefully flip each filet, and place skin side facing down. Sear for 2 ½ minutes. Remove the salmon from the pan and let cool for 5 minutes.

Serve the salmon with cooked jasmine rice and coconut lime sauce. Top with fresh basil and cilantro.

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