Best 4 Coconut Curry Salmon Recipes

SALMON AND BOK CHOY GREEN COCONUT CURRY

Steps:

• Season salmon on all sides with 1 tsp. salt. Let sit until ready to use.
• Cook coconut milk, curry paste, ginger, garlic, and remaining 1 tsp. salt in a large high-sided skillet over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until simmering, 5-6 minutes.
• Meanwhile, cut bok choy stems into 1/2"-thick slices and leaves into 2" pieces. Rinse well and drain. Add to coconut milk mixture and stir to coat. Nestle salmon fillets into bok choy in an even layer. Cover pan and cook over medium-low heat until salmon is just cooked through and flesh is opaque, 6-8 minutes. Remove from heat and pour lime juice over salmon.
• Scatter scallions, cilantro, cashews, and chile (if using) over salmon and bok choy. Serve with rice alongside (if using).

THAI RED CURRY / COCONUT SAUCE (FOR SALMON)

Steps:

• Heat sauce ingredients except for the cornstarch and the basil leaves in a small saucepan.
• Taste and adjust to your preferences.
• Just before salmon is done, add cornstarch to the sauce with a small amount of water to make a slurry. Stir until it is glossy and coats the back of a spoon.
• Stack and roll basil leaves like a small cigar. Sliver them cross-wise into narrow ribbons and drop into the sauce.
• Keep sauce warm but be careful not to simmer for a long time.
• Serve sauce over the fish with Jasmine or Basmati rice.

SALMON PATTIES WITH WHITE AND GREEN ASPARAGUS AND COCONUT CURRY SAUCE

Steps:

• In a medium bowl, mix together ingredients. Season with salt and pepper. Roll the patties in extra breadcrumbs and transfer to a hot saute pan with the olive oil. Pan fry until golden, about 2 minutes for each side. Plate the patties with white and green asparagus and coconut curry sauce.
• In a small saucepan over medium heat, add all ingredients. Reduce until the sauce coats the back of a spoon, about 5 minutes. Season to taste with salt and freshly ground black pepper. Add 1-ounce water if the sauce is too thick.;
• In a large saute pan over high heat, heat enough olive oil to coat the pan. Add the asparagus and minced onion. Saute until glazed, about 2 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
• PROCEDURE: Plate salmon patties in center of plate and nap with curry sauce, surround with asparagus and serve warm.

SUPERFOOD COCONUT CURRY SALMON SALAD

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350°F. Coat a 9 x 13-inch baking dish with coconut oil or olive oil cooking spray and set aside.
• In a medium bowl, whisk together the olive oil, curry, lemon juice, oregano, and tamari soy sauce. Place the salmon into a nonreactive container or baking dish with a lid, and pour the marinade over the top. Using a cooking brush, baste the salmon with the marinade, cover, and place into the fridge for about 30 minutes.
• Remove the salmon from the fridge, and transfer to the prepared baking dish. Bake, on middle rack, for about 15 minutes. Remove from the oven and let cool slightly. The salmon should feel slightly firm to the touch.
• Meanwhile, in a large bowl, whisk together the coconut oil, curry powder, lemon juice, honey, and tamari soy sauce until well combined. Add the kale, quinoa, and red onion to the bowl and toss gently to coat with the dressing. Flake in the cooked and slightly cooled salmon with fork, and toss to combine.