SALMON AND ASPARAGUS WITH COCONUT SAUCE

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This sauce is not curry based, but has a hint of ginger and coconut, topped with asparagus and carrots. It comes from Women's Day. Dh loves this recipe and we both find the sweet coconut milk mixed with the ginger is delightful.

Provided by BakinBaby

Categories     Vegetable

Time 20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

8 ounces light coconut milk (canned)
4 scallions (sliced, white part separated from green)
2 teaspoons garlic (minced)
2 teaspoons ginger (minced)
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
4 (6 ounce) salmon fillets
1 lb asparagus (woody ends snapped off,spears cut in thirds)
1 cup carrot (sliced thin)

Steps:

  • Put coconut milk,white part of scallions, garlic,ginger, salt and pepper in a large skillet, Stir over medium heat until well blended, just a few minutes.
  • Cook asparagus and carrot spears in microwave on high for about 2-3 minutes.
  • Place pieces of salmon in a single layer on top of coconut milk mixture and scatter cooked asparagus pieces and carrots over and around salmon.
  • Bring to a gentle simmer, cover and cook 10-15 minutes or until salmon is cooked through and asparagus is crisp tender.
  • Using a broad spatula, transfer salmon to individual serving plates, spoon on sauce and vegetables, sprinkle with green part of scallions.
  • Serve immediately with lime wedges to squeeze on fish.

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