Salmon Coconut Curry

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4.8

46 reviews
Excellent
  • Total Time

    30 mins

  • Servings

    4 servings

  • Calories

    473 kcal

  • Course

    Main Course

Salmon Coconut Curry

Salmon Coconut Curry is an easy weeknight dinner bowl that's on the table in less than 30 minutes. We're talking big juicy chunks of salmon and fresh spinach in a light Thai inspired red curry sauce ~ popped with the holy trinity of lime, cilantro and fresh ginger.  

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Ingredients

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  • 3 Tbsp vegetable oil
  • 1 onion medium, peeled, halved, sliced
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 Tbsp ginger fresh, minced, more to taste
  • 1 Tbsp Thai red curry paste
  • 1/2 tsp Turmeric powdered
  • 1 Serrano pepper thinly sliced into rounds
  • 15 ounce coconut milk full fat, canned
  • lime juice fresh, to taste
  • salt sea salt, to taste
  • 1 lb salmon fillet cut into large chunks or smaller chunks
  • 3 spinach fresh, clean, handfuls, leaves

garnish

  • cilantro lots, fresh
  • lime wedges

Instructions

  1. Heat the oil in a large pan and saute the onion, garlic, and ginger for about 5 minutes, until softened but not browned.
  2. Add the curry paste, turmeric, and hot peppers to the pan and stir to combine. Continue sauteeing for a few more minutes, stirring almost constantly.
  3. Add the coconut milk and a tablespoon of lime juice (you can add more to taste.) Bring the mixture up to a bubble. Add salt to taste.
  4. Add the chunks of salmon and let the pot gently simmer, covered, for 5 minutes, just until the salmon is cooked, it doesn't take long. Stir to cover the fish with the sauce. Add the spinach and cook just until it wilts.
  5. Check the seasoning again, and serve the curry over hot rice

Notes

  • Make ahead instructions:
  • The sauce can be made a day in advance.  Don't add the fresh cilantro until ready to serve.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 473kcal (24%) Carbohydrates 5g (2%) Protein 25g (50%) Fat 41g (63%) Saturated Fat 30g (150%) Cholesterol 62mg (21%) Sodium 65mg (3%) Potassium 802mg (17%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 720IU (14%) Vitamin C 3mg (3%) Calcium 43mg (4%) Iron 5mg (28%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 473 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 473kcal 24%
Carbohydrates 5g 2%
Protein 25g 50%
Fat 41g 63%
Saturated Fat 30g 150%
Cholesterol 62mg 21%
Sodium 65mg 3%
Potassium 802mg 17%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 1g 2%
Vitamin A 720IU 14%
Vitamin C 3mg 3%
Calcium 43mg 4%
Iron 5mg 28%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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