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Coconut Curry Salmon

Coconut Curry Salmon: A Creamy, Flavor-Packed Delight

Coconut Curry Salmon is a tropical meal made with tender salmon and a rich coconut curry sauce, ready in just 35 minutes.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Asian, Tropical
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

For the Salmon
  • 4 fillets Salmon A rich, omega-3 source
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil Ideal for searing
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper
For the Curry Sauce
  • 1 medium Onion Chopped
  • 3 cloves Garlic Minced
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh Ginger Grated
  • 2 tablespoons Red Curry Paste Substitutable with green or yellow curry paste
  • 1 can Coconut Milk
  • 1 tablespoon Fish Sauce Can be replaced with soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon Brown Sugar Adjust based on sweetness preference
  • 1 tablespoon Lime Juice Freshly squeezed
For the Veggies
  • 1 medium Red Bell Pepper Sliced
  • 1 cup Sugar Snap Peas
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Cilantro Chopped, optional
For Serving
  • 2 wedges Lime For garnish

Equipment

  • Skillet

Method
 

Cooking Instructions
  1. Season the salmon fillets generously with salt and pepper on both sides and set aside.
  2. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat and sear the salmon fillets for 3–4 minutes on each side until cooked through.
  3. Sauté the chopped onion in the same skillet for about 3–4 minutes until translucent.
  4. Add minced garlic and grated ginger, sauté continuously for an additional minute.
  5. Stir in red curry paste and cook for 1 minute until well combined.
  6. Pour in coconut milk, fish sauce, and brown sugar, stirring to combine, then bring to a gentle simmer.
  7. Add sliced red bell pepper and sugar snap peas, cooking for 4–5 minutes until tender.
  8. Return the seared salmon to the skillet, spooning curry sauce over it, and simmer gently for 2–3 minutes.
  9. Stir in lime juice and half of the cilantro before serving.
  10. Serve over jasmine or basmati rice, garnished with remaining cilantro and lime wedges.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 30gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 20gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 900mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 4mgIron: 10mg

Notes

Ensure to not overcook the salmon. Use high-quality red curry paste for best flavor. Adjust vegetable types according to preference.

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