Salmon in coconut garlic sauce recipe

There’s nothing quite like our girls’ night tradition, and at the heart of it all is my beloved salmon in coconut garlic sauce recipe. It’s my fail-safe, super easy dish that I whip up whenever we gather, and it pairs wonderfully with a bottle of chilled Prosecco. This recipe is my go to recipe for easy dinner fix. The beauty of it is its simplicity; with just a handful of ingredients, it delivers a burst of flavor that never fails to impress. Here’s a simplified version of the salmon in coconut garlic sauce recipe

About Coconut milk and garlic sauce

Mixing coconut milk with garlic is like a taste adventure. When the garlic cooks in the pan, it smells really good. Then, when you pour in the coconut milk, something special happens. The garlic makes the coconut milk taste even better. It’s like they’re a perfect pair, making your food taste amazing.

Salmon in coconut garlic sauce recipe

Ingredients:

• 4 salmon fillets, cut into squares
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 can (14 oz) coconut milk
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Chopped fresh dill or parsley for garnish (optional)

Instructions:

1. Start by seasoning the salmon fillets with salt, pepper, and paprika on both sides.
2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
3. Once the oil is hot, add the salmon fillets to the skillet and cook for about 3-4 minutes on each side, or until they are cooked through and nicely browned. Remove the salmon from the skillet and set aside.
4. In the same skillet, add minced garlic and cook for about a minute until fragrant.
5. Pour in the coconut milk and stir well to combine with the garlic. Allow the coconut milk to simmer for a few minutes until slightly thickened.
6. Taste the sauce and adjust the seasoning with salt and pepper if needed.
7. Return the cooked salmon fillets to the skillet and spoon some of the coconut sauce over them.
8. Let the salmon simmer in the coconut sauce for another 2-3 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together.
9. Once done, remove the skillet from the heat and garnish with chopped fresh cilantro or parsley if desired.
10. Serve the salmon in coconut sauce hot, with your favorite side dishes like rice or vegetables.

Enjoy your flavorful and creamy salmon dish!