SALMON BRAISED IN COCONUT MILK

Salmon Braised in Coconut Milk image

Provided by Aunt Willie

Categories Coconut

Time 20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup unsweetened coconut milk
1/3 cup orange juice
1 teaspoon grated orange zest
2 tablespoons Thai fish sauce
1 -3 teaspoon Asian chili sauce
1 garlic clove, minced
2 tablespoons minced fresh ginger
2 tablespoons chopped of fresh mint
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro stems
4 (6 inch) salmon fillets, skinned, pin bones removed

Steps:

In a large skillet big enough to hold the fish, combine the coconut milk, orange juice, orange zest, fish sauce, chile sauce, garlic, ginger, mint and cilantro and mix well.
Add fish and make sure it is submerged. If it is not submerged, add equal amounts of coconut milk and orange juice.
Place the pan over medium heat and bring to a very low simmer.
Cover the pan and decrease heat to low. Cook for 6 to 8 minutes.
If the fish does not flake when prodded with a fork, cover pan and simmer for 2 minutes more. (If fish is not submerged, turn fish over after 5 minutes of cooking.).
Gently remove fish and place on dinner plates. Spoon sauce around sides and serve at once.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 129.1, Fat 12.1, SaturatedFat 10.7, Sodium 704, Carbohydrate 5.2, Fiber 0.4, Sugar 2.1, Protein 2