Description
Experience a delightful fusion of Mediterranean and tropical flavors with this Simple Creamy Tuscan Salmon with Coconut Milk. Tender salmon fillets simmer in a luscious coconut milk sauce, enhanced by garlic, fresh spinach, and sun-dried tomatoes. This quick and easy recipe is perfect for impressing guests or enjoying a cozy night in—creating a restaurant-quality meal that’s both visually stunning and incredibly satisfying.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 salmon fillets (about 6 oz each)
- 1 can (13.5 oz) coconut milk
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Pat dry the salmon fillets and season them with salt and pepper.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, add olive oil. Once hot, sauté minced garlic until fragrant (about 1 minute).
- Stir in spinach and sun-dried tomatoes; cook until the spinach wilts (2-3 minutes).
- Pour in coconut milk and bring to a gentle simmer; cook for about 5 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Gently place seasoned salmon fillets into the sauce skin-side down. Cover skillet and cook for 6-8 minutes or until cooked through.
- Before serving, squeeze fresh lemon juice over the dish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salmon fillet with sauce (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 365
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 560mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg