Creamy Salmon in Coconut Lime Garlic Sauce (Low-Carb)
An easy low-carb salmon recipe, pan-seared on the stove with coconut oil and then soaked in creamy coconut lime sauce, is a dinner you will never forget. If you love salmon, you will absolutely adore this recipe. And if you are hesitant about salmon, then this creamy coconut lime salmon will certainly cheer you up! This, my friends, is the salmon of your dreams. It is easy, nutritious and finger-licking good!
BEST Ever Coconut Lime Sauce Salmon Recipe!
Salmon is quick and simple to cook, making it a great dinner, lunch, or brunch, especially when pressed for time! This salmon recipe isn’t only quick to come together, but it is also tasty, nutritious, succulent, and satisfyingly impressive. Let’s take a moment to clap it up for my creamy pan-fried salmon in coconut lime sauce. This creamy salmon recipe in coconut lime garlic sauce is keto-friendly, gluten-free as well as dairy-free. It is on a monthly rotation in my house. Everyone loves it, including my kids (honorable testers) and my husband.
The last time I made this coconut lime salmon was when I had a couple of friends over. I served it with coconut basmati white rice as well as mashed sweet potatoes, and it was ah-mazing!!! If you like this creamy coconut lime salmon, you will also enjoy my salmon in green sauce. Also, check out my air fryer salmon!
Sidebar: When making this recipe, you can absolutely air fry your salmon and, then cook them in the coconut lime garlic sauce. An easy low-carb salmon recipe, pan-seared on the stove with coconut oil and then soaked in creamy coconut lime sauce, is a dinner you will never forget. Did I mention that I also love making this recipe every year on my birthday? Yes, indeed! YUM😋
How to Eat Salmon? How to Serve Creamy Coconut Lime Salmon
There are several ways to eat salmon. You can easily serve it with any side dish. Some of my favorite ways to eat salmon include serving it with mashed sweet potatoes, cauliflower cilantro rice, quinoa, broccoli, and white rice. Particularly coconut basmati white rice. I love providing 2 to 3 sides whenever I make this salmon to allow everyone to eat it as they please. Having said that, this salmon dish is a pleaser, and I devoured my plate. See the photo below.
Why You Will Love Creamy Pan-fried Salmon in Coconut Lime Sauce:
- This recipe is low-carb
- Easy and quick to put together
- Very nutritious
- Gluten-free and dairy-free
- Perfect for meal-prepping
- This creamy pan-fried salmon recipe is customizable. For instance, you can bake them instead of pan-frying them.
- Requires only a few ingredients and is perfect for a beginner cook. BTW, be sure to check out my YouTube Channel for recipe and lifestyle videos.
Ingredients for Creamy Salmon in Coconut Sauce:
- Salmon
- Coconut milk
- Lime
- Fresh garlic
- Coconut oil
- Knorr Bouillon seasoning powder (optional)
- Slap Your Mama Cajun seasoning (for seasoning salmon before pan-frying)
- Black Pepper
- Salt
- Cayenne pepper (optional; for a kick of spiciness)
- Spring onion or lime zest for garnishing
How to Make Creamy Salmon in Coconut Lime Garlic Sauce (Step-by-Step):
Here’s how to make this super simple and delicious creamy salmon in coconut lime garlic sauce. This will blow your mind!
- Gather all your ingredients:
This recipe goes by quickly, so I highly suggest you gather all your ingredients before starting.
- Prep Your Vegetables:
Clean and grate the garlic and set aside. Zest the lime, set the zest aside to use later. Then slice or cut the spring onions (if using it).
- Prep the Salmon:
If using frozen salmon, allow it to thaw in the refrigerator. Then, when ready to use, wash and dry with a paper towel. Place salmon on a clean surface like a chopping board. Season your salmon with a generous amount of salt and black pepper, and slap your mama and Knorr. Rub the seasonings into your salmon, ensuring they are well seasoned on all sides.
- Pan-fry Salmon:
Place a clean pan on a hot stove and add coconut oil. Then, cook for 5 minutes on each side or until fully cooked. Remove and set aside for the next step. If your pan cannot contain all the fish at a go, cook them in batches. (Alternatively, you could equally air fry or bake these instead of pan fry).
- Make the Creamy Coconut Lime Sauce:
In the same pan, add a small amount of coconut oil if needed. Ignore if you have enough oil. Ensure that the stove is on medium—low, then add the grated or minced garlic. Cook until translucent (do not allow it to burn), and add the coconut milk. Then, season with salt, pepper, cayenne (if needed) and Knorr. Stir to combine; add half of the lime zest and squeeze in fresh lime juice. Stir, taste, and adjust flavors as needed. Then add the salmon, cover it, and allow it to simmer. Ensure all the salmon are soaked up in the lovely coconut lime garlic sauce! Serve with any side, including rice and vegetables. Don’t forget to garnish. Enjoy!
Some Side Dishes that go with Creamy Salmon in Coconut Lime Sauce:
- Mashed Sweet Potatoes
- Basmati Coconut White Rice
- Mashed Regular Potatoes
- Air Fryer Broccoli
- Air-fried Potatoes
- Cilantro Lime Cauliflower Rice
Recipe Notes:
- This salmon recipe only requires a few vegetables. However, I suggest you prep them beforehand.
- Use some of the Knorr to season the salmon before pan frying it, and use the remaining when making the sauce. You can also use any favorite seasoning of choice.
- Make sure to simmer the sauce a little to thicken it to the consistency you want.
- When you add the salmon to back to the sauce, make sure to also add the drippings. They all go together, LOL.
- Instead of pan-frying the salmon prior to adding to the sauce, you can actually bake or air-fry them. You do you!
Keto Coconut Lime Salmon FAQs:
You can use lemon as a substitute for lime for salmon.
You can use vinegar if you don’t want to use lime or lemon. Apple cider vinegar or regular can both work as a non-citrus substitute.
There are many ingredients that can help your salmon taste better, such as cajun and creole seasoning. Lime or lemon is particularly excellent for making fish.
I personally don’t necessarily brine my salmon before cooking, but You can certainly brine it. I think brining salmon will also help to intensify the flavors.
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Creamy Salmon in Coconut Lime Garlic Sauce
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 7; 1 salmon fillet per person 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Gluten Free
Description
Creamy Pan-fried Salmon in Coconut Lime Garlic Sauce is calling! This is seriously the BEST Ever Coconut Lime Sauce Salmon Recipe! Salmon is quick and simple to cook, making it a great dinner, lunch, or brunch, especially when pressed for time! This salmon recipe isn’t only quick to come together, but it is also tasty, nutritious, succulent, and satisfyingly impressive. This salmon recipe is keto-friendly, gluten-free as well as dairy-free. Let’s take a moment to clap it up for my creamy pan-fried salmon in coconut lime sauce.
Ingredients
- Salmon (I used 7 salmon fillets); cook how many you want.
- 1 Can coconut milk (13.66oz); I use Thai Kitchen Brand
- 1 Whole fresh lime
- 6 fresh garlic cloves (grated); do not use minced garlic from the store
- 3 Tablespoons Coconut oil
- 1–2 teaspoons Knorr Bouillon seasoning powder (optional)
- 1 teaspoon Slap Your Mama Cajun seasoning (for seasoning salmon before pan-frying)
- ½ – 1 teaspoon Black Pepper
- 1 teaspoon salt (add salt to taste)
- ½ teaspoon Cayenne pepper (optional; for a kick of spiciness); add as needed.
- A handful of spring onion or lime zest for garnishing
Instructions
- Gather all your ingredients. This recipe goes by quickly, so I highly suggest you gather all your ingredients before starting.
- Prep Your Vegetables. Clean and grate the garlic and set aside. Zest the lime, set the zest aside to use later. Then slice or cut the spring onions (if using it).
- Prep the Salmon. If using frozen salmon, allow it to thaw in the refrigerator. Then, when ready to use, wash and dry with a paper towel. Place salmon on a clean surface like a chopping board. Season your salmon with a generous amount of salt and black pepper, and slap your mama and Knorr. Rub the seasonings into your salmon, ensuring they are well seasoned on all sides.
- Pan-fry Salmon. Place a clean pan on a hot stove and add coconut oil. Then, cook for 5 minutes on each side or until fully cooked. Remove and set aside for the next step. If your pan cannot contain all the fish at a go, cook them in batches. Alternatively, you could equally air fry or bake these instead of pan fry.
- Make the Creamy Coconut Lime Sauce. In the same pan, add a small amount of coconut oil if needed. Ignore if you have enough oil. Ensure that the stove is on medium—low, then add the grated or minced garlic. Cook until translucent (do not allow it to burn), and add the coconut milk. Then, season with salt, pepper, cayenne (if needed) and Knorr. Stir to combine; add half of the lime zest and squeeze in fresh lime juice. Stir, taste, and adjust flavors as needed. Then add the salmon, cover it, and allow it to simmer. Ensure all the salmon are soaked up in the lovely coconut lime garlic sauce! You can simmer the sauce until it thickens to your consistency. Serve with any side, including rice and vegetables.
Notes
This salmon recipe only requires a few vegetables. However, I suggest you prep them beforehand.
Use some of the Knorr to season the salmon before pan frying it, and use the remaining when making the sauce.
Make sure to simmer the sauce a little to thicken it to the consistency you want.
When you add the salmon to back to the sauce, make sure to also add the drippings. They all go together, LOL.
Instead of pan-frying the salmon prior to adding to the sauce, you can actually bake or air-fry them. You do you!
More Fish Recipes To Try:
- Tasty Shrimp Spaghetti Alfredo
- Healthy Air fryer Salmon
- Garlic Butter Shrimp
- Canjun Salmon and Avocado Salad
- Salmon in Spinach-Cashew Sauce
- Air fryer Swai Fish and Asparagus
- Beetroot Feta Salad with Salmon
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