Salmon With Sweet Potato Mash & Miso Coconut Sauce
This salmon with sweet potato mash recipe is served with the most deliciously creamy miso coconut sauce! It’s an easy, cozy, and healthy dinner idea that’s ready in about 30 minutes. Recipe is gluten-free and dairy-free.
This salmon and sweet potato recipe is perfect for cozy weeknight dinners. Salmon is paired with a fluffy sweet potato mash that all comes together with a flavourful miso coconut sauce – there’s so much deliciousness in every bite!
As a dietitian I always aim to make meals that are balanced in nutrition. This one is no different – you get quality protein from the salmon, fiber-rich complex carbs from the sweet potatoes, and some satiating fats from the coconut milk.
Feel free to pair with some additional veggies if you’d like – I’ve included some ideas and more recipe modifications below. Enjoy 🙂
Want more salmon recipes? Check out my roundup of simple, healthy salmon recipes for more ideas! I also have a roundup for salmon side dishes if you’re looking for more inspiration for what to pair with salmon 🙂
Ingredients Needed
All you need to make this easy salmon and sweet potato recipe are 10 simple ingredients:
- salmon
- sweet potatoes
- coconut oil
- garlic
- canned coconut milk
- miso paste
- ground ginger
- lime juice
- black pepper
- optional: parsley (to garnish)
Full ingredient measurements and detailed instructions located in the recipe card at the bottom of this post!
Recipe Modifications
- While the salmon in this recipe is pan-seared in order to use less dishes, you can prepare it any way you’d like. Feel free to bake the salmon in the oven or even cook it on the grill! If you’re using either of these methods, I would swap the coconut oil for olive oil instead and gently brush it over the salmon.
- Feel free to add more veggies or greens to this dish. It would taste great with garlic-sautéed greens (like spinach, kale, or chard) or cooked broccoli or asparagus.
- Feel free to use freshly-grated ginger in place of ground, if preferred. The amount may differ slightly as fresh ginger can be quite strong, so I would add a touch and taste before adding more!
Salmon Nutrition Benefits
Salmon is an excellent source of quality, complete protein, which helps to protect bone health and prevent muscle loss, among many other functions.
- a 3-ounce serving provides 17 grams
- a 6-ounce piece will give you 34 grams
In addition to protein, salmon is rich in heart-healthy unsaturated fatty acids, including omega-3s. Omega-3s are known to support heart health, brain health, and to reduce inflammation overall.
On the micronutrient side, salmon is a great source of B vitamins like:
- vitamin B12
- vitamin B6
- thiamin
- riboflavin
- niacin
B vitamins act as coenzymes in many important metabolic processes throughout your body, such as turning the food we eat into energy!
Salmon is also a good source of minerals like potassium and selenium.
Sweet Potato Nutrition Benefits
Sweet potatoes are a great source of dietary fibre, with one medium-sized sweet potato providing almost 4 grams (15% of your daily needs).
From a micronutrient standpoint, sweet potatoes are an incredible source of beta-carotene, which converts to vitamin A. One medium sweet potato provides 386% of your daily vitamin A needs! Beta carotene also has antioxidant properties, helping to prevent cellular damage.
Sweet potatoes are also a source of other micronutrients, like:
- potassium
- magnesium
- calcium
- iron
- phosphorus
- vitamin B6
- vitamin E
- vitamin C
More Easy Salmon Recipes
- Grilled Salmon With Wasabi-Dill Yogurt Sauce
- Crispy Turmeric Salmon With Yogurt
- Honey Lemon Oven-Baked Salmon With Thyme
- Baked Harissa Salmon Over Lemon Quinoa
- Taco Salmon Rice Bowl
- Broccoli, Cauliflower & Salmon Salad With Curry Tahini
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Ingredients
- 2 medium-sized sweet potatoes, peeled + cut into smaller chunks
- 2 tsp coconut oil
- 2 pieces salmon (~3-6 ounce pieces, as desired)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup canned coconut milk
- 1 tsp miso paste
- 1/2 tsp ground ginger
- 1/2 a lime, juice only
- Black pepper, to taste
- Optional garnish: chopped parsley
Instructions
- Place sweet potato chunks in a large pot. Add about 1-1.5 cups water and bring to a boil. Once boiling, cover and reduce heat. Allow to simmer and steam for 15 mins, or until potatoes are fork tender.
- Meanwhile, heat coconut oil in a skillet over medium-high. Once hot, place salmon SKIN SIDE DOWN and allow to cook (undisturbed) for about 4-6 mins, depending on thickness. Flip salmon and turn off heat, allowing to cook for an additional 2 mins. Remove from pan and set aside.
- To the same pan, add minced garlic and sauté for 2 mins until browned and fragrant.
- Add coconut milk, miso paste, ginger, and lime juice to the pan. Cook for about 5 minutes, stirring continuously until miso breaks down and the sauce is smooth.
- By now, the potatoes should be ready. Drain most of the water, leaving about 1/4-1/2 a cup of water in the pot. Season with salt + pepper, then mash together with a potato masher.
- Plate sweet potato mash and top with salmon and coconut sauce. Feel free to garnish with some fresh parsley and more black pepper. Enjoy!
Notes
- While the salmon in this recipe is pan-seared in order to use less dishes, you can prepare it any way you’d like. Feel free to bake the salmon in the oven or even cook it on the grill! If you’re using either of these methods, I would swap the coconut oil for olive oil instead and gently brush it over the salmon.
- Feel free to add more veggies or greens to this dish. It would taste great with garlic-sautéed greens (like spinach, kale, or chard) or cooked broccoli or asparagus.
- Feel free to use freshly-grated ginger in place of ground, if preferred. The amount may differ slightly as fresh ginger can be quite strong, so I would add a touch and taste before adding more!
Nutrition
As a dietitian, I create recipes with whole food ingredients that provide the nutrients needed for optimal health. My nutrition philosophy does not focus on numbers; however, I understand that this information can be helpful.
Do note that the nutrition info provided is an estimate and I cannot guarantee correctness of the displayed values. These numbers will differ depending on brands used, recipe modifications, and amount eaten. If you require specific nutrition information due to medical reasons, please consult with your dietitian or physician.
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15 Comments on “Salmon With Sweet Potato Mash & Miso Coconut Sauce”
Absolutely delicious! Very tasty, comforting and and very easy to make. Will be making this again, and again and again….
Hi Carolyn! Thank you so much for sharing your experience! It’s so appreciated. I’m so happy to hear you enjoyed this one and that you’ll be adding it to your dinner menus in the future 🙂 🙂
I was honestly very impressed by this recipe. It was easy to make – as stated. I didn’t have any miso paste so I used some soy sauce as a substitute. Very filling and the sauce compliments the salmon and sweet potatoes perfectly *Chefs kiss**
Hi Jo!! Thank you so much for the lovely review – it’s so appreciated. I’m so happy to hear you enjoyed this recipe and that you were able to swap the miso for soy sauce!! I can’t wait to see what you make next 🙂
This was very possibly my favorite salmon recipe I’ve ever made. It was super simple and cozy, and felt like fall on a plate. I decided to add some cinnamon and maple syrup to the sweet potato mash, which was also really delicious, and the entire family loved the meal!
Hi Abigail! Thank you SO much for this kind review. It’s so appreciated! I’m so happy to hear you and your family enjoyed this one! LOVE the addition of cinnamon + maple to the sweet potatoes..I often add cinnamon to mine too and the flavour is soo good 🙂
This was SO easy, fast, and lovely, thank you for this recipe. I used instant cup miso instead of paste and lemon instead of lime as it was all i had on hand and it turned out great. Almost skipped the sweet potato mash but I’m glad I decided not to — it’s the perfect side and buffer to complement the sauce. I made this as a meal for myself this time but I will definitely be doing it again for my family.
Hi Cindi! Thank you so much for the kind words!! I’m so happy to hear you enjoyed this one and that it worked out with what you had on hand. So glad you decided to have it with the sweet potato mash as well – agreed it really goes well with the sauce. I hope your family enjoys it too 🙂
Wow this was so good. I added Swiss chard, leeks and mushrooms and put a dash of Rohan Josh seasoning in the sweet potato mash. It was so filling I couldn’t finish it and now I’m excited for tomorrows leftovers.
I made this for dinner but I added leeks, mushrooms and Swiss chard and a dash of Rohan Josh seasoning to the sweet potato. It was so filling I couldn’t finish but I’m excited for the leftovers.
Also I just left this comment but forgot to put my rating! So I’m re-commenting with the rating.
Hi Catherine! Thank you so much for taking the time to leave a review – and for updating it with the star rating (you’re the best!!) It’s very much appreciated and I’m so happy to hear that you enjoyed this recipe. I LOVE that you paired it with leeks, mushrooms, and swiss chard – that sounds absolutely delicious and so comforting and nutritious!!
Hi is calorie information available? 🙂
Hi Rachel! Thank you for your question.
For both personal and professional reasons, I intentionally choose not to include the exact nutrition breakdown of my recipes. Ultimately, focusing on numbers goes against my nutrition philosophy as a dietitian and I much prefer to highlight the various health benefits of the whole food ingredients that I use! You can read more about my decision not to include them on my FAQ page if interested.
That said, if you would like to calculate the nutrition breakdown you can always enter the recipe into a nutrition calculator like MyFitnessPal! Thank you so much for understanding 🙂
My husband said it was restaurant quality! Surprisingly easy and I had most of the ingredients on hand except for miso paste….I sent my other half to the store to get it and he came back with red miso paste and stated it was all they had. I wasn’t sure the difference between one or the other but it seemed to turn out well. I would go easier on the lime next time. Mine must have been juicy, but I was able to balance it out with more coconut milk.
Thank you so much for the kind words, Stacy!! So happy to hear that you and your husband enjoyed this one! No worries on the miso – the red one has a slightly stronger flavour, but both will work fine 🙂
PS. if you need more recipes to use up that miso paste, I have a roundup of recipes using miso for inspiration!!