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Pan-Seared Salmon with Garlic Ghee Sauce

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings 2
Calories 410 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 T ghee divided
  • 2 4 oz salmon fillets
  • 3 large garlic cloves minced
  • 1 cup diced onions
  • 1 cup full-fat coconut milk
  • ¼ t ground turmeric
  • 1 t salt
  • 1 t tapioca starch
  • 2 cups baby spinach leaves
  • 1 T chopped parsley for garnish

Instructions
 

  • In a large skillet over medium-high heat, melt ½ tablespoon of ghee. Add in the salmon, and sear until cooked through (approximately 5 minutes each side).
  • When finished, remove the fillets from the pan, and set aside.
  • Melt the remaining ghee with the leftover juices in the skillet.
  • Add the minced garlic, and fry until fragrant (approximately 1 minute). Stir in the diced onions, and sauté for 5 minutes, or until tender.
  • Reduce the heat to low, and add the coconut milk, ground turmeric, and salt.
  • Let the ingredients simmer for 10 minutes, making sure to stir every few minutes. Add the tapioca starch, and continue mixing until it is fully dissolved.
  • Toss in the spinach leaves, and let them wilt for 1 minute before removing the skillet from the heat.
  • Return the salmon fillets back to the skillet, and spoon the sauce over.
  • Sprinkle with chopped parsley, and serve warm

Nutrition

Calories: 410kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 27gFat: 30g
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