Salmon with Nuoc Cham and Coconut Recipe

Make the nuoc cham: Combine water, brown sugar, and coconut cream in a saucepan and simmer over medium-low heat. Stir to dissolve sugar. Add fish sauce, vinegar, lime juice, chilies, and garlic. Stir in chopped cilantro.

Heat oil in a pan over medium-high heat. Season 2 salmon fillets with salt, and sear, skin side down, for 3 minutes. Flip then cook other side for 2 more minutes for medium doneness. Repeat with remaining fillets.

Right before serving, pour nuoc cham over cooked salmon. Garnish with cilantro, fried shallots, and lime slices, if desired.