🐟 Lime Garlic Butter Salmon with Coconut Rice 🥥🍚
Tender, pan-seared salmon fillets smothered in a zesty lime garlic butter sauce, served over rich and fragrant coconut rice. A simple yet elegant meal that’s bursting with flavor — perfect for a cozy dinner or an impressive weeknight delight.
🍽️ Servings: 4
⏱️ Prep Time: 10 mins
🔥 Cook Time: 20 mins
⭐ Total Time: 30 mins
📝 Ingredients
🐟 For the Lime Garlic Butter Salmon:
4 salmon fillets (skin on or off)
2 tbsp olive oil
3 tbsp unsalted butter
3 cloves garlic, minced
Zest and juice of 1 large lime
Salt and pepper to taste
1/2 tsp chili flakes (optional for a little heat)
Fresh chopped parsley or cilantro for garnish
Lime wedges, for serving
🍚 For the Coconut Rice:
1.5 cups jasmine or basmati rice
1 can (400ml) full-fat coconut milk
1 cup water
Pinch of salt
1 tsp sugar (optional, enhances the coconut flavor)
Optional: A pandan leaf or slice of ginger for extra aroma
👨🍳 Instructions
✅ Prepare the Coconut Rice:
Rinse the rice well under cold water until the water runs clear.
In a saucepan, combine the rice, coconut milk, water, salt, and sugar.
Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes, or until the liquid is absorbed and rice is tender.
Turn off the heat and let it sit, covered, for another 5 minutes, then fluff with a fork.
🐟 Cook the Lime Garlic Butter Salmon:
Season salmon fillets with salt and pepper.
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Place salmon skin-side down (if using skin) and sear for 4–5 minutes, then carefully flip and cook for another 3–4 minutes, or until cooked through and flaky. Remove and set aside.
In the same skillet, add butter and let it melt. Add minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
Stir in lime juice, zest, and chili flakes. Let the sauce simmer gently for 1–2 minutes.
Spoon the garlic lime butter sauce generously over the salmon fillets.
🌿 Serve:
Scoop fluffy coconut rice onto plates, top with salmon fillets, and drizzle extra lime garlic butter sauce over everything. Garnish with fresh parsley or cilantro and serve with lime wedges for an extra burst of citrus.
🌟 A Comforting, Zesty, and Elegant Dinner
✅ Buttery, zesty, and deeply flavorful
✅ Creamy coconut rice adds the perfect contrast
✅ Easy and quick — perfect for busy evenings
✅ Naturally gluten-free and wholesome
📌 Save this recipe and enjoy a restaurant-quality dinner at home.
Simple ingredients, bold flavor, and ready in just 30 minutes!
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