🐟🌿🥥 Lemongrass and Coconut Glazed Salmon
🍽️ Servings:
4 servings
⏰ Time:
Prep: 10 min
Cook: 15–20 min
Total: ~30 min
🛒 Ingredients:
For the salmon:
4 salmon fillets (skin-on or skinless) 🐟
1 tbsp olive oil or coconut oil
Salt and pepper to taste
1 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped 🌿
For the lemongrass coconut glaze:
1 can (13.5 oz) coconut milk 🥥
1 stalk lemongrass, trimmed and finely chopped 🌿
2 tbsp fish sauce 🐟
1 tbsp lime juice 🍈
1 tbsp brown sugar 🍯
1 garlic clove, minced 🧄
1 small red chili, finely chopped (optional, for heat) 🌶️
1/2 tsp fresh ginger, grated 🌿
🔥 Instructions:
1. Prepare the salmon 🐟
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
Pat the salmon fillets dry with paper towels. Rub them with olive oil (or coconut oil) and season with salt and pepper.
2. Sear the salmon 🐟
In an oven-safe skillet, heat the olive oil or coconut oil over medium-high heat. Add the salmon fillets and sear them for 3–4 minutes on each side until golden brown. Once seared, remove from heat.
3. Make the lemongrass coconut glaze 🥥🌿
In a small saucepan, combine the coconut milk, chopped lemongrass, fish sauce, lime juice, brown sugar, garlic, and ginger. Bring the mixture to a simmer over medium heat and cook for 5–7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens slightly. Taste and adjust the seasoning as needed (you can add a bit more fish sauce for saltiness or lime juice for tartness). If you like heat, stir in the chopped red chili.
4. Glaze the salmon 🍯
Once the glaze is ready, pour it over the seared salmon fillets in the skillet, spooning some of the sauce over the top of the fillets. Transfer the skillet to the oven and bake for 8–10 minutes, or until the salmon is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork.
5. Serve it up 🍴
Remove the salmon from the oven. Spoon more of the glaze from the skillet over the salmon fillets and garnish with fresh chopped cilantro. Serve with steamed rice, grilled vegetables, or a fresh salad.
✨ Tips for Extra Flavor:
Grilled version: You can grill the salmon instead of baking it for an extra smoky flavor. Just brush the fillets with the glaze and grill them over medium-high heat for about 3–4 minutes on each side.
Glaze thickness: If you prefer a thicker glaze, simmer it a bit longer. If it's too thick, add a splash of water to thin it out.
Extra zest: For an added citrus kick, zest some lime over the top before serving 🍈.
🌴 Tropical Bliss on a Plate:
This Lemongrass and Coconut Glazed Salmon is a perfect balance of fragrant lemongrass, creamy coconut, and zesty lime. It’s a tropical-inspired dish that’s light yet rich in flavor, perfect for a special dinner or a quick weeknight treat! 🐟🌿🥥