Baked Salmon with Coconut Red Curry Sauce
User Reviews
4.7
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
4 Servings
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Calories
831 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Thai
Baked Salmon with Coconut Red Curry Sauce
Description
This recipe bakes wild-caught salmon seasoned simply with olive oil, salt, and pepper to retain its natural flavors and flaky texture. The salmon is cooked skin-side down at a moderate oven temperature, ensuring even cooking and moistness.
The coconut red curry sauce is prepared on the stovetop by gently heating coconut cream with red curry paste, fish sauce, and minced fresh ginger. This produces a savory, mildly spicy, and creamy sauce that complements the salmon's rich flavor.
Served over sautéed spinach and leeks cooked briefly in butter, this dish balances the hearty fish and sauce with tender, mildly sweet greens. A garnish of fresh basil adds a bright herbal note. This baked salmon works well as a main course for dinner and pairs nicely with steamed rice or crusty bread to soak up the sauce.
Ingredients
- 1 - 1 1/2 pounds salmon wild caught, cut into 4 pieces
- 1-2 tablespoon olive oil
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
Red Curry Sauce
- 1 14 ounce coconut cream canned
- 1 1/2 tablespoons red curry paste
- 1 1/2 tablespoons fish sauce
- 1 tablespoon ginger minced, fresh
Sautéed Spinach
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 leek sliced, stalk
- 3-4 cups baby spinach
- basil sliced, for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line baking sheet with foil or parchment paper and set aside.
- Coat both sides of salmon with olive oil. Season with salt and pepper. Place skin side on prepared baking sheet. Bake for 20 minutes.
- In a small saucepan over medium heat combine the coconut cream, curry paste, fish sauce, and ginger. Heat until combined. Add salt and pepper to taste.
- In a large skillet over medium heat melt butter. Add leek and saute for 1-2 minutes. Add spinach and saute until desired consistency (about 1 minute).
- To serve place salmon over spinach and top with curry sauce. Garnish with sliced basil.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 831 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1g | |
| Calories | 831kcal | 42% |
| Carbohydrates | 22g | 7% |
| Protein | 42g | 84% |
| Fat | 47g | 72% |
| Saturated Fat | 22g | 110% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 22g | 129% |
| Cholesterol | 115mg | 38% |
| Sodium | 972mg | 41% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 53g | 106% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.7
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