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Coconut Curry Salmon

Savory Coconut Curry Salmon That Makes Weeknights Special

Coconut Curry Salmon is a quick, flavorful dish featuring salmon in a rich coconut milk and curry sauce, perfect for busy weeknights.
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Course: Main Dishes
Cuisine: Asian
Keyword: Coconut Curry Salmon, curry, dinner, quick meals, salmon, seafood
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Servings: 4 fillets
Calories: 350kcal

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • Knife
  • Cutting Board
  • measuring spoons
  • can opener

Ingredients

For the Salmon

  • 4 fillets salmon fresh for best texture
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil for sautéing
  • to taste salt essential for flavor
  • to taste black pepper freshly ground preferred

For the Curry Sauce

  • 1 medium onion finely chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger grated
  • 2 tablespoons red curry paste aromatic spices
  • 1 can coconut milk creamy base
  • 2 tablespoons fish sauce for umami
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar to enhance flavors
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice for brightness

For the Vegetables

  • 1 medium red bell pepper sliced thin
  • 1 cup sugar snap peas fresh
  • ½ cup fresh cilantro chopped for garnishing

For Serving

  • 2 wedges lime for garnish

Instructions

Steps

  • Season the salmon fillets with salt and black pepper on both sides.
  • Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Place salmon skin side down and cook for 3-4 minutes until opaque. Flip and cook for another 3-4 minutes. Remove and set aside.
  • In the same skillet, sauté chopped onion for 3-4 minutes until softened. Add minced garlic and grated ginger, cooking for an additional minute.
  • Stir in red curry paste and cook for 1 minute.
  • Add coconut milk, fish sauce, and brown sugar. Stir well and bring to a simmer.
  • Add red bell pepper and sugar snap peas, cooking for 4-5 minutes until tender yet crisp.
  • Return salmon to the skillet, spooning sauce over it. Simmer for an additional 2-3 minutes.
  • Stir in lime juice and half of the cilantro just before serving.
  • Serve over rice if desired, garnished with remaining cilantro and lime wedges.

Notes

For best results, prepare ingredients ahead of time. Adjust seasoning to taste before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1fillet | Calories: 350kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 80mg | Sodium: 900mg | Potassium: 800mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 500IU | Vitamin C: 20mg | Calcium: 30mg | Iron: 2mg