If you like to bake salmon in the oven, this is a great recipe for you. This is a delicious and easy recipe for Baked Salmon with Coconut Cream and Lime. This flavorful dish features tender salmon fillets marinated with olive oil, lemon juice, and salt, then baked in a creamy coconut sauce infused with fresh ginger, lime zest, and lime juice. The result is a succulent, flaky salmon with a rich, tangy sauce that’s perfect for a quick weeknight dinner. Garnish with green onions and serve alongside Lemon Herb Couscous for a complete meal that’s sure to impress.
Quick and Flavorful Baked Salmon with Coconut Cream
Ingredients
Steps
- Step 1
Prepare Oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Step 2
Prepare the Salmon Marinade: Rub salmon with ingredients of Salmon Marinade (olive oil, lemon juice, salt, white pepper). Set aside.
- Step 3
Make the Coconut Cream Sauce: In a medium saucepan, over medium heat, bring coconut cream, lime zest, lime juice, sugar, and ginger to a boil. Lower heat and allow to simmer for 15 minutes.
- Step 4
Assemble and Bake Salmon in the Oven: Assemble salmon in baking dish. Pour the Coconut Cream over the salmon and bake for about 20 minutes till fish is flaky, and cooked, but still tender.
- Step 5
Serve: Transfer to serving platter and garnish with green onions. Serve with Lemon Herb Couscous.
Tip
Do not overcook your salmon! It should be tender and flaky, but not dried out.
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