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VietnameseNon-veg

Vietnamese Caramel Salmon

Salmon braised in deeply flavoured coconut-caramel sauce.

25 min2 serveseasy

Salmon braised in deeply flavoured coconut-caramel sauce. This Vietnamese fish is sized for 2 and comes together in about 25 minutes — full ingredient list, step-by-step method and per-serving nutrition are below.

Nutrition · per serving

480

kcal

34g

Protein

18g

Carbs

28g

Fat

fishquickclassic

Ingredients

  • salmon filletkey2
  • coconut waterkey1 cup
  • sugar4 tbsp
  • fish sauce3 tbsp
  • shallot2
  • chili1
  • spring onion2

Method

  1. 1

    Caramelise sugar in pan to amber.

  2. 2

    Carefully pour in coconut water + fish sauce; stir to dissolve.

  3. 3

    Add shallot, chili; simmer 3 min.

  4. 4

    Slip in salmon; baste 8 min until glazed; top with spring onion.

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Frequently asked questions

How long does Vietnamese Caramel Salmon take to cook?
Total time is about 25 minutes for 2 servings.
Is Vietnamese Caramel Salmon vegetarian?
No — this recipe contains non-vegetarian ingredients.
What are the main ingredients?
The headline ingredients are salmon fillet, coconut water.