Are you a busy parent struggling to come up with quick and healthy meal ideas for your family? What happens if you only have 10 minutes to eat? In this video, we’ll show you how to whip up a delicious and easy salmon recipe using coconut milk and asparagus that’s perfect for a fast and nutritious lunch or dinner. This creamy salmon dish is not only a family favorite but also a great way to get your kids to eat healthy meals. With our quick seafood recipe, you can have a tasty and satisfying meal on the table in no time. So, if you’re looking for easy dinner ideas, lunch ideas, or meal prep inspiration, you’re in the right place!
Ingredients (1 serving):
- 1 piece of salmon (with skin!)
- ½ cup cooked rice (or leftovers from yesterday)
- 1 heaping spoon of coconut milk (the thick part)
- 1 tsp olive oil (plus extra for salad)
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- Salt + pepper
- 5 asparagus spears
- 1 green onion
For the salad choose your greens:
- We used: 1 kale leaf, arugula, parsley
- Plus: 2 small tomatoes
- Olive oil + lemon juice (just a few drops each)
Method:
- Cook rice (if needed). That’s all the time you’ll need for prep.
- Season salmon (with skin!) with half the lemon juice, salt, and pepper – only on one side, the one without skin.
- Chop asparagus and green onion.
- Prep your salad:
- Pick your greens – we used kale, arugula, and parsley.
- Chop everything, add chopped tomatoes, toss with olive oil + lemon juice.
- Set aside.
- Heat a pan (medium).
- Add 1 tsp olive oil.
- Place salmon skin-side down (important).
- After 1 min, flip it – now the skin is soft and will peel off like a sticker.
- Add remaining lemon juice + pinch of salt on top.
- Add chopped asparagus, green onion, and coconut milk to the pan.
- Mix gently and cover with a lid. Steam on low heat for 2 minutes.
- Remove lid, flip fish, reduce sauce if needed.
- Taste and add garlic/chili if you like heat.
- Serve: rice → salmon → sauce → salad.
