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Coconut Curry Salmon

Coconut Curry Salmon

Delicious Coconut Curry Salmon with a creamy coconut sauce, perfect for a quick meal.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course main dish
Cuisine Thai
Servings 4 servings
Calories 400 kcal

Equipment

  • Oven
  • baking sheet
  • Foil
  • Pan

Ingredients
  

Salmon

  • 1.5 lbs salmon
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon curry powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon onion powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon kosher salt (more for a larger filet)
  • 1-2 teaspoons olive oil

Coconut Curry Sauce

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 1 small knob ginger (minced)
  • 1 tablespoon lemongrass paste
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon red curry paste
  • 1 can coconut milk
  • 2 tablespoons fish sauce or soy sauce
  • lots of lime juice and zest
  • 3 cups fresh spinach (chopped)

For serving

  • cilantro, basil, mint, or other fresh herbs
  • rice

Instructions
 

Cooking Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 475 degrees. Line a baking sheet with foil. Place one of the oven racks close to the top, about 6 inches or so.
  • Cook rice according to package instructions.
  • Mix the spices and the olive oil to make a paste. Place the salmon skin side down on the baking sheet. Rub the paste liberally over the top part of the salmon. Bake for 6-12 minutes.
  • Heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add garlic, ginger, and lemongrass; sauté for 5 minutes. Add brown sugar and curry paste; sauté for 3 minutes. Add coconut milk. Season with fish sauce, lime juice, and lime zest to taste. Add spinach; stir into the sauce until wilted.
  • Place salmon over rice. Cover with sauce, lime juice, and fresh herbs.

Notes

Broiling the salmon can work but may cause it to light on fire if too close to the heating element. Use regular oven temp of 450/475 as directed.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 4gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 20IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 4mgIron: 10mg
Keyword Coconut Curry Salmon, coconut milk, curry, Easy Recipe, quick meal, Salmon
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