It was a hit with non-salmon eaters, a friend Joni texted after testing this recipe for me and sharing some with her neighbor, who is not a fish person.

The bold, rich, and warming flavors of the saucy dish make it a great meal for salmon skeptics (or lovers!)

in your life, as the ingredients and flavors all shine, rather than makingsalmonthe star of the show, so it’s a good way to nudge people into the fish world.

Yasmin Fahr

As you’ll see, you might use the vegetables of your choice, depending on what you have in your fridge or freezer, but serving with rice or pita bread for the liquid is nonnegotiable.

Coconut-Braised Salmon With Vegetables

Serves 4

Excerpted fromCOOK SIMPLY, LIVE FULLY: Flexible, Flavorful Recipes for Any Moodby Yasmin Fahr published by Harper.

coconut-braised salmon with vegetables