Salmon Curry is delicious! Enjoy a piece of salmon grilled and seasoned with a blend of more flavors, curry sauce and steaming rice for perfect result.

It is just one of those dinners that you will make all the time, particularly when you do not have much time on your hands and you are looking to get something homemade and delicious to eat. That is a good piece of filleted salmon (pictured, think fresh, fat and satisfying ) is rubbed in a salty-sweet spice mix and roasted until it is golden.

Next comes the most popular part: slightly spicy creamy sauce that binds all of the things together but does not appear heavy in any way. Put it all heaped over a volcano of hot rice, drizzle with fresh lime and you have a cheap, warm and unexpectedly healthful supper that tastes like it doesn’t requires hours of preparation instead of the actual five minutes.A Tasty Blend: The Way This Salmon Curry Friends Thai Style and Western Flavor

A Flavorful Fusion: How This Salmon Curry Brings Together Thai Tradition and Western Twist

The recipe draws everyone’s attention from the aromatic flavors and lively meals common in Southeast Asian cuisine, mainly Thai meals. Various flavors of sweet, salty, sour and spicy are best combined flavors in Thai food through the help of coconut milk, curry pastes, limes and herbs. Even if it is traditional to cook chicken, beef or shrimp in Thai curries, adding salmon curry makes it even more interesting, by including Western and Thai flavors. 

Why This Salmon  Curry Deserves All the Hype:

• Ready in no time
  
• Effortless to make
  
• Cozy and comforting food
  
• Nutritious and healthy

• Packed with full of protein
  
• Full of healthy fats
  
• Creamy, but light and balanced
  
• Bursting with rich, unforgettable flavor

Your Personal Twist to this salmon curry

Sometimes, I add chili garlic sauce to the red curry paste to add a bit of bold flavors to the dish. In many cases, instead spinach to either chopped bell peppers or snap peas to add some crunch and variety to the dish. I put a sprinkle of crushed roasted peanuts roasted peanuts are my personal favorite or crispy shallots on top of the food right before serving. I use coconut jasmine rice instead of usual white rice since it fits well with the sauce and adds special flavor in this salon curry recipe.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

When you taste this salmon curry recipe, every bite will be a treat, since the strong flavors all work well together. The combination of all the good flavors occurs when you pour the sauce over the salmon curry and you get satisfied and not too heavy. It is very easy to cook at home. cooked meals as good as the one you can get in the restaurant style because it is quick and healthy and super delicious.

Ingredients (Serves 3)

Salmon:

• 1 lb salmon fillet
  
• 2 teaspoons brown sugar
  
• 2/3 teaspoon curry powder
  
• 1/3 teaspoon onion powder
  
• 1/3 teaspoon garlic powder
  
• 1/3 teaspoon kosher salt (adjust as needed)
  
• 1 to 1.5 teaspoons olive oil
  

Coconut Curry Sauce:

• 2 teaspoons olive oil
  
• 1 clove garlic (minced)
  
• 1 small knob of ginger (minced, about 1 teaspoon)
  
• 2 teaspoons lemongrass paste
  
• 2 teaspoons brown sugar
  
• 2 teaspoons red curry paste
  
• 1 can (13.5 oz) coconut milk (use about 3/4 can, save the rest or use full can for more sauce)
  
• 1 tablespoon fish sauce or soy sauce
  
• Juice and zest of 1 lime (adjust to taste)
  
• 2 cups fresh spinach, chopped
  

For serving:

• Fresh herbs like basil, or mint
  
• Cooked rice
  

Instructions

Step1: Preheat oven: Preheat the oven at 475 degrees. on the baking tray lay the parchment paper (or foil) on a foil. Put one of your oven racks about 6 inches or near the top.

Step 2: Make your rice: Cook rice according to package instructions.

Step 3: Salmon: Place the spices and the olive oil together to create a paste. Put the skin of the salmon on the baking sheet (skin side down). Spread the salt paste generously to the top of the salmon. Bake for 6-12 minutes (or longer, depending on the thickness of salmon and how you like it, I usually do 8-10 minutes).See notes and FAQs for potential broiling issues and alternative methods.

Step 4: First, heat the olive oil on the stove using medium heat. Garlic, ginger and lemongrass should be added and cooked for about 5 minutes. Put in the brown sugar and curry paste; stir-fry them for 3 minutes. Add brown sugar and curry paste; sauté for 3 minutes. Add coconut milk.Adding vegetables such as green beans, snap peas that are gently cooked makes salmon curry taste even better.

You can improve the dish’s appearance by placing cilantro, basil or mint on top.

Step 5: Serve: Place salmon over rice. Cover with sauce, lime juice, and fresh herbs.

Serving Suggestions

• Lay your salmon curry over hot steamed jasmine rice or basmati rice, so you can enjoy all of the juices.
• You can also add your favorite veggies By adding vegetables like green beans, snap peas, which are lightly cooked, and salmon curry tastes even better.
• To make the dish look perfect you can put cilantro, basil or mint on the top.
• Slices of lime next to your meal will help to add more taste to your comfort food.

Chef’s Notes

• You could set salmon curry on jasmine or basmati rice to catch all the rich sauce.
• Serve salmon curry with some green beans, snap peas or bok choy that have been lightly cooked or steamed.
• Try putting either cilantro, basil or mint on top of the cooked vegetables just before serving.
• A salad is more juicier and crispy with toasted peanuts or shallots.
• All you need to do is to include lime wedges beside the meat to compromise a refreshing flavor in your meal.

This was a Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ).

QN1: So which salmon is good to use?

Wild-caught or fresh Atlantic salmon sockeye is perfect because of its intense taste and consistency. Fillet that is thick roasts well.

QN2: Is frozen salmon acceptable?

Yes. When seasoning and cooking, make sure to completely defrost the salmon, preferably, in the fridge or through a defrost option in the microwave.

QN3: Can the spice level be regulated?

Absolutely. To get hotter, use more red curry paste, or pour chili garlic sauce in. In case you want a less spicy one, cut down on the curry paste.

QN3: Is it possible to replace red curry paste?

In case of unavailability of red curry paste, you can then use yellow curry paste to make it mild and green curry paste to make it spicier. the tastes will be different.

QN4: Is this a gluten-free dish?

Yes, it had to be gluten free soy sauce or fish sauce. The other components are gluten free. The remaining ingredients are gluten-free in nature.

QN5: Is there any way  to prepare in advance?

Yes,Even the curry sauce can be made two days ahead of time, refrigerated and stored. Warm and place fresh spinach on it just before serving. To get the perfect texture, set the salmon to roast.

QN6: What are the good vegetable add-ins?

go with your favorite vegetables that will go well in this preparation include snap peas, bell pepper, carrot, and bok choy, and they provide crunch, color and nutrients.

QN7: Is it possible to pan-sear the salmon rather than to cook it roasted?

Yes. A better alternative way is to pan-sear the salmon flesh on all sides of a non-stick pan, again the 3-4 minutes per side should do the trick plus give a crust to the salmon.

QN8:Can leftovers be frozen?

The salmon with sauce can be frozen one by one in airtight containers for up to 1 month. You can Keep the thawed meat in the refrigerator. You will get good results as well and fry it on the stovetop.

Nutrient           Amount

Calories                             480–520 kcal

Protein                                36–42 g

Total Fat                           32–36 g

Saturated Fat                   12–15 g

Carbohydrates                 12–18 g

Sugars                              5–8 g

Fiber                                2–3 g

Sodium                       500–650 mg

Omega-3                 Fats High (from salmon)

Preparation Time

• Prep: 10 minutes
  
• Cook: 15 minutes
  
• Total: 25 minutes
  

Method

• Oven roasting (salmon)
  
• Stovetop sauté (curry sauce)
  

Cuisine

• Thai / Southeast Asian
  

Category

• Main Course / Dinner