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Salmon Curry Recipe

Our salmon curry recipe makes a simple, healthy, and delicious meal in no time at all. The dish will be adored by adults and kids.
  • cook TIME 20 mins
  • prep TIME 10 mins
  • total TIME 30 mins
Course: Main CourseCuisine: Thai
Keyword: healthy salmon curry, how to make salmon curry, salmon curry, salmon curry recipe
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 490 kcal

Ingredients (24)

  • 20 oz salmon filets
  • 4 oz red onions chopped
  • 3 oz tomatoes chopped
  • 1/2 cup coconut milk
  • 3 cups cooked medium-grain rice
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp lime juice
  • 2 tbsp garlic finely chopped
  • 1/2 tbsp ginger finely chopped
  • 1 tbsp lemongrass finely sliced
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1/4 tsp cumin
  • 1/2 tsp ground coriander
  • 1/2 tsp paprika
  • 1/2 tsp turmeric
  • 1 tsp traditional Dijon mustard
  • 1/2 tsp Cajun seasoning
  • 1/2 tsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp brown sugar
  • 1 cup unsalted chicken broth
  • 1/2 tsp Thai fish sauce
  • 2 tbsp cilantro finely chopped
  • 2 tbsp mint leaves

INSTRUCTIONS

1

Heat a skillet over medium heat. Add 1 tbsp olive oil, 2 tbsp garlic, 1/2 tbsp ginger, and 1 tbsp lemongrass. Sauté for 1 minute or until the spices are fragrant.

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2

Stir in 4 oz red onions and continue cooking for 2 minutes.

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3

Add 3 oz tomatoes and stir to combine.

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4

Season the mixture with 1/2 salt, 1/2 tsp black pepper, 1/4 tsp cumin, 1/2 tsp ground coriander, 1/2 tsp paprika, 1/2 tsp turmeric, 1 tsp Dijon mustard, 1/2 tsp Cajun seasoning, 1/2 tsp chili powder, and 1 tsp brown sugar. Stir occasionally for 2 minutes.

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5

Pour in 1 cup chicken broth and 1/2 cup coconut milk.

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6

Add 20 oz salmon fillet, 1/2 tsp fish sauce, and 1 tbsp lime juice. Cook for extra 10 minutes. Flip the salmon halfway through to ensure they are cooked evenly.

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7

Take off the heat. Garnish with 2 tbsp cilantro and 2 tbsp mint leaves. Serve hot over 3 cups of cooked rice.

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Nutrition

Serving: 1 serving | Calories: 490 kcal | Fat 17 g | Saturated Fat 7 g | Trans Fat 0 g | Polyunsaturated Fat 2 g | Monounsaturated Fat 5 g | Cholesterol 73 mg | Sodium 563 mg | Potassium 808 mg | Carbohydrate 48 g | Fiber 2 g | Sugar 2 g | Protein 37 g | Vitamin A 755 IU | Vitamin C 9 mg | Calcium 54 mg | Iron 4 mg