Salmon Curry
User Reviews
4.8
66 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Total Time
25 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
520 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Thai
Salmon Curry
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Salmon Curry is a gently simmered dish combining wild Alaskan salmon with a rich coconut milk base, scented with curry powder, garlic, ginger, and fresh vegetables like onion, bell pepper, spinach, and cilantro. The curry is mildly spiced with salt, with optional sweetness from maple syrup and acidity from lime juice, creating a balanced, creamy sauce that tenderly cooks the salmon fillets.
Description
This Salmon Curry starts by sautéing onions and red bell pepper in olive oil until softened, then spicing them with garlic, ginger, and curry powder. Coconut milk and water are added along with salt and fresh spinach, bringing the sauce to a gentle simmer. The salmon filets, skin on, are placed in the simmering sauce and cooked covered until opaque and flaky. Cooking over medium-low heat preserves the salmon's delicate texture. Fresh lime juice and cilantro add brightness, while optional maple syrup brings subtle sweetness. The dish is traditionally served over rice but can be enjoyed with quinoa or cauliflower rice as alternatives.
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Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 red onion , thinly sliced
- 1 red bell pepper , chopped
- 1 garlic minced, clove
- 1 inch ginger minced, fresh
- 1 tablespoon curry powder
- 1 (15 oz.) coconut milk can, full-fat
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 teaspoon salt , plus more to taste
- 1 cup spinach fresh
- 1.5 pounds salmon wild Alaskan
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup (optional)
- 1 tablespoon lime juice fresh
- 1 small handful cilantro chopped, fresh, or basil
- rice for serving, cooked; alternatives: quinoa or cauliflower rice
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat, and sauté the onion and red bell peper until softened, about 5 minutes. Add in the garlic, ginger, and curry power, and stir briefly, just until fragrant, about 1 more minute.
- Add in the coconut milk, water, salt, and spinach, and stir until the spinach wilts and the coconut milk starts to simmer.
- Place the salmon (I add it with the skin on-- it's easy to remove later!) directly in the simmering coconut milk, sprinkle a little extra salt over the top of each salmon filet, and then cover with a lid. Cook at a gentle simmer on medium-low heat, until the salmon is opaque and flakes easily with a fork, about 8 to 10 minutes, depending on the thickness. I like to use a meat thermometer to make sure it reaches an internal temperature of 145ºF in the thickest part of the fish.
- Use tongs to remove the cooked salmon, so you can peel off the skin. The cooked fish should flake off very easily from the skin, and then you can add the cooked salmon back into the curry sauce.
- Add in the lime juice, maple syrup, and chopped herbs. (This is nice with fresh basil or cilantro, or both!) Season with salt and pepper to taste, then serve warm over cooked rice, quinoa, or cauliflower rice. Leftovers can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Notes
- Nutrition information estimates one serving out of four, not including rice.
- Cooking with skin on helps keep salmon moist; skin can be removed after cooking by flaking.
- Ensure salmon reaches an internal temperature of 145ºF for safe consumption.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
520kcal
(26%)
Carbohydrates
11g
(4%)
Protein
37g
(74%)
Fat
37g
(57%)
Saturated Fat
22g
(110%)
Cholesterol
94mg
(31%)
Sodium
681mg
(28%)
Potassium
1241mg
(26%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
5g
(10%)
Vitamin A
1720IU
(34%)
Vitamin C
44mg
(49%)
Calcium
68mg
(7%)
Iron
6mg
(33%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 520 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 520kcal | 26% |
| Carbohydrates | 11g | 4% |
| Protein | 37g | 74% |
| Fat | 37g | 57% |
| Saturated Fat | 22g | 110% |
| Cholesterol | 94mg | 31% |
| Sodium | 681mg | 28% |
| Potassium | 1241mg | 26% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 1720IU | 34% |
| Vitamin C | 44mg | 49% |
| Calcium | 68mg | 7% |
| Iron | 6mg | 33% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
4.8
66 reviews
Excellent
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