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Coconut Curry Salmon

Coconut Curry Salmon

A delicious Coconut Curry Salmon recipe featuring broiled salmon with a spicy rub and creamy coconut curry sauce.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course main dish
Cuisine Thai
Servings 4 servings
Calories 400 kcal

Equipment

  • oven
  • baking sheet
  • Pot

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 lime juice and zest
  • 3 cups fresh spinach chopped

For serving

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

Instructions
 

Preparation

  • Preheat the oven to 475 degrees. Line a baking sheet with foil and place it close to the top rack, about 6 inches down.
  • Cook rice according to package instructions.
  • Mix the spices and olive oil to make a paste. Place the salmon skin side down on the baking sheet and rub the paste liberally over the top part of the salmon. Bake for 6-12 minutes depending on thickness and desired doneness.
  • Heat olive oil over medium heat. Add garlic, ginger, and lemongrass; sauté for 5 minutes. Add brown sugar and curry paste; sauté for 3 minutes. Stir in the coconut milk, season with fish sauce, lime juice, and lime zest to taste. Add spinach and stir until wilted.
  • Serve the salmon over rice, cover with curry sauce, lime juice, and fresh herbs.

Notes

If broiling the salmon, be cautious as it may catch fire. Use regular oven temp of 450/475 for safety.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 30gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 2gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 3mg
Keyword broiled salmon, Coconut Curry Salmon, coconut milk, curry, healthy dinner, salmon
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