Hello friends– We’ve hit deep summer here. Those blazing days when the flowers are drooping in the front yard and our ice tea consumption takes a steep rise. So we are sitting down to easy meals that take a minimal amount of stove time and are satisfyingly light. Here’s our dinner this evening…
SALMON WITH COCONUT MILK CILANTRO SAUCE
4 salmon filets
2 tab. olive oil
garlic salt & freshly ground pepper
sauce:
1 cup loosely packed cilantro
1/2 cup sliced green onion
3 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 tsp. cumin
1 lime, juiced
1/2 cup coconut milk
A dash of salt to taste
garnish: lime wedges
Heat a nonstick skillet with the olive oil. Liberally sprinkle garlic salt & freshly ground pepper on both sides of the salmon. Then lay them into the hot skillet. Cook 3 to 4 minutes on each side (depending on how thick the filet is).
While that is cooking, combine the cilantro, green onion, garlic, cumin, lime juice and coconut milk in a blender (or use a stick blender)– until it makes a smooth sauce. Taste and add a dash of salt if needed.
Place the hot salmon on a plate and spoon over the sauce. Serve it with a chunk of sturdy bread and a bright salad for a quick summer supper.
OMG, Rhonda! This looks sooo delicious. You made me hungry. Thanks for sharing. xoxox
Hey Lilly!! thanks! Loved your photos of that amazing glass walled pool!! What a beautiful evening out! xox
I shall have to try this one too Rhonda. X
Hi Brigid!! Love your summer garden photos!! So many blooms I haven’t seen here. It shows your dedication to your garden! Always fun to hear from you! xox
OMG Rhonda, that looks so good. I bet you can add any type of herb as well. I am thinking some lemongrass would be lovely. Another one I have to make, I need to get some salmon.
Oh and love that the sauce is so simple, no cooking required. This recipe is beautiful!!
Thanks Suzanne– And– so glad you have your new computer!! It looks beautiful and shiny new– don’t you love it??! xox
I think you’re right Suzanne– lemon grass would be a perfect fit for the coconut milk! I always love to hear from you– hope all is well!! xox
Wow both the sauce and the salmon look amazing together. And with the little bit of lime on the side…..perfection 😉
Thanks Nick!! Your polenta fish was so beautiful– love your photos!!
Another one I want to try out Rhonda! And I usually have cilantro from our little herb garden. I have never had or cooked with coconut milk though. That’ll be a first.
Hi Lacey!! We should plant cilantro!! I use it every week– good idea!! Checked in on your blog Lacey and there was nothing new– hope you are on a fabulous vacation and can’t post — or are busy with some really fun project with your kids– or are taking a break so you get some relaxation!! Just want you to know you’re missed!! hugs friend.
Thanks for checking Rhonda. That’s exactly it. I did not work on anything on vacation and have just been busy with work since returning. There will be a Week in Review today though.
Got to read it Lacey– you’re so organized to get that together every week! great format with all your bits and pieces. take care… xox
I like salmon and these sauce ingredients sound like a delicious mixture!
Hi Marcia– thanks!! We’ve been trying to eat more fish– and I’m finding there are endless ways to cook salmon online!! Have a lovely weekend ahead. Any plans??
Love that you used coconut milk!
Hi Cecilia– that’s what made me want to try the recipe! Fun to hear from you!! xox
It’s not even dinner time and I’m already hungry looking at your beautiful photos 🙂
thanks thanks! Loved your summer fun post!
Thank you for your kind words 💕
That is one gorgeous dinner!
thanks Mollie!! xox
BEAUTIFUL!! Love how it’s slathered in sauce. 🙂
Thanks Josette! Loved reading through your blog–pinned the strawberry pie– so pretty!! thanks!
Love this sauce, great way to use up some cilantro that you might have leftover too. – Kat
Hi Kat! thanks– we are big cilantro fans here. how was your weekend?? We had dinner on friends’ deck last night– but mostly stayed around the house… xox