Salmon in Lime Coconut Sauce | Salmon Recipe

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: light coconut milk

💰Cheaper: evaporated milk

Light coconut milk reduces calories while maintaining creaminess.

salmon fillets

🥗Healthier: trout fillets

💰Cheaper: tilapia fillets

Tilapia is a more affordable fish option.

lime juice

🥗Healthier: fresh lemon juice

💰Cheaper: bottled lemon juice

Bottled lemon juice is often less expensive.

red pepper flakes

🥗Healthier: fresh chili

💰Cheaper: black pepper

Black pepper provides heat at a lower cost.

Add some olive oil to the pan and turn on the heat to medium.

Season the salmon fillets with salt and freshly ground black pepper on both sides.

Place the salmon in the pan and cook until golden, then turn it over.

Transfer the salmon onto a plate after cooking.

In the same frying pan, reduce the oil and turn on the heat again.

Add minced garlic to the pan and sauté for about 1 minute.

Add ginger and lemongrass, cooking on low heat for 5 minutes to release the aromas.

Add chili garlic sauce and mix for about 30 seconds.

Pour in coconut milk and add fish sauce.

Add fresh lime juice and stir well.

Season lightly with salt, being cautious due to the fish sauce.

Add chopped cilantro and slices of lime (about 4 to 6 slices).

Simmer the mixture for 5 minutes.

Place the salmon fillet back into the pan and spoon the coconut lime sauce over the top.

Simmer for another 3 minutes, turning up the heat.

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