Spicy Coconut Salmon

Ingredients:

  • Extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 garlic cloves (minced)
  • ½ cup onion (diced)
  • 1 (½ inch) piece ginger (grated)
  • 1 teaspoon red pepper chili flakes (plus more for serving)
  • 1 (13.5 ounce) can coconut milk
  • 4 salmon pieces
  • Kosher salt
  • Freshly ground black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons cilantro (chopped)

Directions

In a saucepan over medium heat, warm 1 teaspoon olive oil and cook garlic, onions, ginger, and chili flakes until softened, 3 minutes. Add coconut milk and bring to a boil, then simmer on medium until thickened, 10-12 minutes.

Meanwhile, preheat a large cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat. Season salmon with salt and black pepper. Drizzle skillet with olive oil and sear salmon, 4 minutes on each side.

Serve salmon with warm spicy coconut milk sauce and top with chili flakes and cilantro.

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