Poached Coconut-Ginger Salmon

Yields 6 servings  |  Prep time 5 minutes  |  Cook time 30 minutes

Ingredients

• 1 lb. wild salmon, pin bones removed, cut into 1-inch cubes
• 1/2 tsp. sea salt
• 4 cups vegetable broth
• 2 14.5-ounce cans coconut milk
• 3 1-inch pieces of gingerroot
• Zest of one lime
• 2 tsp Thai red-chili paste
• Squeeze of lime juice
• 1/4 cup chopped scallions, fresh cilantro, or fresh mint, for garnish

Directions

1. Season the salmon with 1/4 teaspoon salt.
2. In a 3-quart sauté pan or another low-sided pot just large enough to hold the salmon in a single layer, bring the broth, coconut milk, ginger, lime zest, chili paste, and 1/4 teaspoon salt to a slow boil, then simmer over medium heat. Let the ingredients infuse their flavor into the liquid for about 15 minutes.
3. Slide the salmon into the broth and poach over medium heat for five minutes, just until tender. Serve in a shallow bowl with the broth ladled on top. Squeeze a bit of lime juice over the salmon, and garnish with scallions, cilantro, or mint.

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