Coconut Curry Salmon Recipe

Salmon

• 2lbs. Salmon
• 4 Tbsp. brown sugar
• 2 tsp curry powder
• 4 tsp onion powder
• 1 tsp kosher salt
• 4 Tbsp. olive oil

Coconut Curry Sauce

• 2 Tbsp. Olive Oil
• 4 cloves garlic
• 2 small knobs of ginger
• 2 Tbsp lemongrass paste
• 2 Tbsp brown sugar
• 2 Tbsp red curry paste
• 2 can coconut milk
• 4 Tbsp fish sauce or soy sauce
• Lots of lime juice and zest
• 6 cup fresh spinach, chopped
• Cilantro, basil, mint, or other fresh herbs

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 475 degrees. Line a baking sheet with foil. Place one of the oven racks close-ish to the top, about 6 inches or so.
2. Mix the spices and the olive oil to make a paste. Place the salmon skin-side down on the baking sheet. Rub the paste liberally over the top part of the salmon. Bake for 6-12 minutes
3. Heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add garlic, ginger, and lemongrass; saute for 5 minutes. Add brown sugar and curry paste; saute for 3 minutes. Add coconut milk. Season with fish sauce and juice to taste. Add spinach; stir into the sauce until wilted.
4. Place salmon over rice. Cover with sauce, lime juice, and fresh herbs.