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4 salmon filets that are pan-pan-seared in a creamy coconut lime sauce.
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Pan-Seared Creamy Coconut Lime Salmon

Pan-seared salmon fillets in a creamy citrus coconut sauce. Easy to make and ready in 30 minutes. Perfect for a quick dinner served with rice or pasta.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
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Total Time30 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Diet: Gluten Free
Servings: 4
Author: Rena

Ingredients

  • 4 Salmon Fillets
  • 1 tablespoon Coconut Oil
  • 1 Medium Onion finely chopped
  • 3-4 Garlic Cloves minced
  • 1 Cup Full-fat Canned Coconut Milk
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Oregano
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh Lime Juice
  • 1 tablespoon Lime Zest
  • 1 tablespoon Cornstarch
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Fresh chopped cilantro to garnish
  • lime slices to garnish

Instructions

  • Season the 4 Salmon Fillets with Salt and pepper on all sides.
  • Heat 1 tablespoon Coconut Oil in a large, non-stick pan over medium heat. Pan-sear the salmon until golden brown, about 2-3 minutes per side. The salmon can be undercooked at this point, as we will continue to cook it later into the sauce. Set aside on a plate
  • Add in the 1 Medium Onion (chopped) and 3-4 Garlic Cloves (minced), and cook for 3-4 minutes, until softens.
  • Meanwhile, in a small bowl, whisk the 1 Cup Full-fat Canned Coconut Milk, 1 teaspoon Dried Oregano, 2 tablespoons Fresh Lime Juice 1 tablespoon Lime Zest, and 1 tablespoon Cornstarch until well combined.
  • Pour the coconut milk mixture into the pan and lower the heat. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Once simmering, return the salmon to the pan and continue to cook until cooked through and the sauce has thickened.
  • Take it off the heat and sprinkle with Fresh chopped cilantro and lime slices Serve while hot, and enjoy!

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Notes

Note: this recipe was retested and updated with half the amount of lime juice since it was a bit too overpowering for some. Use 1-2 tablespoons of lime juice.
Substitutes:
  • Coconut milk: if you are on a high-fat keto diet, you may use heavy cream in place of coconut milk.
  • Coconut oil can be replaced with any other neutral oil.
  • Switch out the protein with any other protein like shrimp.
 

Nutrition

Calories: 429kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 36g | Fat: 29g | Saturated Fat: 17g | Cholesterol: 94mg | Sodium: 86mg | Potassium: 1038mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 70IU | Vitamin C: 7.8mg | Calcium: 38mg | Iron: 2.5mg