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Coconut curry salmon with creamy coconut sauce, rice, spinach, herbs, and lime

Coconut Curry Salmon with Coconut Curry Sauce and Lime

Coconut Curry Salmon is a creamy, flavorful salmon dish with tender fish, a rich coconut curry sauce, and fresh lime accents. It is a comforting meal perfect for weeknight dinners when you want a balanced and satisfying plate.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Thai-Inspired
Calories: 476
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Salmon seasoning
  • 1 1/2 lbs. salmon
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon curry powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt (more for a larger filet)
  • 1-2 teaspoons olive oil
Coconut curry sauce
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 small knob of ginger, minced
  • 1 tablespoon lemongrass paste
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon red curry paste
  • 1 can coconut milk
  • 2 tablespoons fish sauce or soy sauce
  • lots of lime juice and zest
  • 3 cups fresh spinach, chopped
Serving
  • cilantro, basil, mint, or other fresh herbs
  • rice

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 475°F (246°C). Line a baking sheet with foil and position an oven rack near the top, about 6 inches away.
  2. Cook the rice according to the package instructions.
  3. Combine the spices and olive oil to form a paste.
Baking
  1. Place the salmon skin side down on the foil-lined baking sheet. Spread the seasoning paste over the top of the salmon.
  2. Bake the salmon for 6-12 minutes, depending on the thickness of the fish and desired doneness. Use the notes and FAQs for guidance on broiling concerns and alternate methods.
Cooking
  1. Warm the olive oil over medium heat. Add garlic, ginger, and lemongrass, then sauté for 5 minutes.
  2. Add brown sugar and curry paste, and cook for 3 minutes.
  3. Pour in the coconut milk. Adjust the sauce with fish sauce, lime juice, and lime zest to taste.
  4. Add spinach and stir until it wilts into the sauce.
Serving
  1. Serve the salmon over rice and top with the coconut curry sauce, lime juice, and fresh herbs.

Notes

Broiling the salmon can work, but the sugar coating may ignite if the fish is placed too close to the oven heating element. If concerned, use the regular oven method at the directed temperature and wait until the oven is fully preheated before adding the salmon.