Description
Savor the flavors of Italy with this Simple Creamy Tuscan Salmon with Coconut Milk. This delectable dish features tender salmon fillets enveloped in a rich coconut milk sauce, enhanced by aromatic garlic and fresh spinach. With just a few simple steps, you can create a gourmet meal that’s both nourishing and indulgent, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 salmon fillets (approximately 6 ounces each)
- 1 cup coconut milk
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant.
- Place salmon fillets skin-side down in the skillet. Cook for about 4-5 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through; remove from skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, pour in coconut milk, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom. Stir in dried herbs and lemon juice.
- Add fresh spinach to the coconut milk sauce; cook until wilted.
- Return cooked salmon to the skillet, spooning sauce over fillets to coat evenly. Simmer together for an additional 2-3 minutes.
- Serve hot, garnished with extra herbs or lemon slices if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salmon fillet with sauce (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg