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Creamy coconut salmon and vegetable pan delights your taste buds!


  • Author: Christina R. Jones
  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Description

A delightful blend of flavors and textures featuring tender salmon, creamy coconut milk, and vibrant vegetables.


Ingredients

  • Salmon fillets: 4 pieces (about 6 oz each)
  • Coconut milk: 1 can (13.5 oz)
  • Bell peppers: 2 (one red and one yellow, sliced)
  • Zucchini: 1 medium (sliced)
  • Garlic: 3 cloves (minced)
  • Ginger: 1 tablespoon (fresh, grated)
  • Lime juice: 2 tablespoons (freshly squeezed)
  • Cilantro: 1/4 cup (chopped, for garnish)
  • Salt: to taste
  • Black pepper: to taste
  • Olive oil: 1 tablespoon (for cooking)

Instructions

  1. Prepare all ingredients by slicing the bell peppers and zucchini, mincing the garlic, and grating the ginger.
  2. Season the salmon fillets with salt and black pepper on both sides.
  3. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat and cook the salmon for 4-5 minutes on each side until golden.
  4. Remove the salmon and sauté minced garlic and grated ginger in the same skillet for about a minute.
  5. Add sliced bell peppers and zucchini, cooking for 5-7 minutes until tender.
  6. Pour in the coconut milk and stir to combine.
  7. Return the salmon to the skillet, cover, and let simmer for 8-10 minutes.
  8. Drizzle fresh lime juice over the dish and garnish with chopped cilantro before serving.

Notes

  • Feel free to swap in your favorite vegetables.
  • For a spicy kick, add jalapeños or red pepper flakes.
  • This dish can be served with jasmine rice, quinoa, or cauliflower rice.
  • Experiment with different proteins like shrimp or chicken.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Skillet
  • Cuisine: Tropical

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 450
  • Sugar: 3g
  • Sodium: 300mg
  • Fat: 25g
  • Saturated Fat: 10g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 15g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 10g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 40g
  • Cholesterol: 80mg

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