Salmon with Coconut-Saffron Sauce
Salmon with Coconut-Saffron Sauce might be just the main course you are searching for. This recipe serves 4. Watching your figure? This gluten free, primal, and pescatarian recipe has 802 calories, 48g of protein, and 66g of fat per serving. This recipe covers 38% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. Head to the store and pick up salt and pepper, salmon fillets, onion, and a few other things to make it today. To use up the coconut milk you could follow this main course with the Coconut Milk Pudding as a dessert. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes approximately 45 minutes.
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 400° F.
Place the salmon fillets in a large baking dish.
Drizzle olive oil and season each fillet with cumin, salt and pepper.
Place the baking dish in the oven and bake for 15 to 20 minutes or until the salmon is cooked through.While the fish is cooking make the sauce:In a medium saucepan melt the butter.
Add the onions and cook for 3 minutes, stirring often.
Add the garlic and cook for 1 more minute.
Add the coconut milk, heavy cream, saffron and chicken bouillon.Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and let it simmer for about 10 minutes stirring occasionally.Spoon sauce over the salmon fillets and serve warm.
Recommended wine: Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Sauvignon Blanc
Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, and Sauvignon Blanc are great choices for Salmon. To decide on white or red, you should consider your seasoning and sauces. Chardonnay is a great friend to buttery, creamy dishes, while sauvignon blanc can complement herb or citrus-centric dishes. A light-bodied, low-tannin red such as the pinot noir goes great with broiled or grilled salmon. One wine you could try is Rochioli Estate Chardonnay. It has 4.3 out of 5 stars and a bottle costs about 42 dollars.
Rochioli Estate Chardonnay
This wine is a fine example of the unique characteristics from the Rochioli property and the Russian River Valley. Aromas of ripe apple, tropical fruit, hazelnut and a touch of spice combine with the rich apple flavors and crisp acidity.