Caribbean-Style Coconut Curry Salmon Tasty Recipe
Ingredients
- 4 fillets salmon (6 oz each)
- 1 can coconut milk (13.5 oz)
- 2 tablespoons red curry paste
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 onion finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon ginger, grated
- 1 bell pepper sliced (red or yellow)
- 1 cup baby spinach
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- to taste salt and pepper
- for garnish fresh cilantro
- for serving cooked jasmine rice or quinoa
Instructions
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
- Add the chopped onion and sauté for 3-4 minutes until it becomes translucent.
- Stir in the minced garlic and grated ginger, cooking for an additional minute until fragrant.
- Add the sliced bell pepper and cook for another 3 minutes, allowing it to soften.
- Add the red curry paste and cook for 1-2 minutes, stirring well to incorporate with the vegetables.
- Pour in the coconut milk and stir until the mixture is well combined. Let it simmer for about 5 minutes to thicken slightly.
- Season the sauce with salt, pepper, and lime juice to taste.
- Gently place the salmon fillets into the curry sauce, skin side down. Spoon some sauce over the top of each fillet.
- Cover the skillet and let the salmon cook for 8-10 minutes, or until it flakes easily with a fork.
- In the last 2 minutes of cooking, add the baby spinach to the sauce, allowing it to wilt.
- Once cooked, remove the skillet from heat and let it rest for a couple of minutes.
- Serve the salmon fillets over a bed of jasmine rice or quinoa, generously drizzled with the coconut curry sauce. Garnish with fresh cilantro for a pop of freshness.
💡 Chef's Notes
Serve with jasmine rice or quinoa and garnish with fresh cilantro.