Description
Coconut Lime Salmon is a quick and delicious dish that transforms busy weeknights into gourmet experiences. This recipe combines the rich creaminess of coconut milk with vibrant lime juice, perfectly complementing tender salmon fillets. In just 30 minutes, you can serve up a meal that’s not only flavorful but also visually stunning. Whether served with rice, tossed in a salad, or wrapped in tacos, this tropical delight will have everyone at the table asking for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 salmon fillets (6 oz each)
- 1 cup full-fat coconut milk
- ¼ cup fresh lime juice
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tbsp honey or maple syrup
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a bowl, whisk together coconut milk, lime juice, garlic, and honey until smooth.
- Place salmon fillets skin-side down on a parchment-lined baking tray; season with salt and pepper.
- Pour the marinade over the salmon.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes until salmon flakes easily with a fork.
- Optionally drizzle with additional lime juice and garnish before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Tropical
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 21g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 100mg