Description
Coconut Curry Salmon with Coconut Quinoa is a tropical escape that infuses your palate with the flavors of paradise. This dish features tender salmon fillets immersed in a creamy coconut curry sauce, served atop fluffy quinoa infused with coconut goodness. Bursting with vibrant colors and tantalizing aromas, it’s perfect for weeknight dinners or special gatherings. Impress your family and friends with this easy-to-make recipe that promises a delightful culinary experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 (6 oz) fresh salmon fillets
- 1 cup full-fat coconut milk
- 2 tsp curry powder
- 1 cup quinoa (rinsed)
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger (grated)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Arrange salmon fillets on the prepared baking sheet, drizzle with coconut milk, and sprinkle with curry powder, salt, and pepper.
- In a medium saucepan, combine rinsed quinoa with 2 cups of water or broth. Bring to a boil, then lower heat and simmer until the liquid is absorbed (about 15 minutes).
- While quinoa cooks, heat coconut oil in a pan over medium heat. Add grated ginger and sauté until fragrant (about 1 minute).
- Once quinoa is fluffy, stir in some coconut milk from the baking sheet along with the sautéed ginger.
- Bake salmon for 12-15 minutes or until it flakes easily with a fork.
- Serve Coconut Curry Salmon alongside Coconut Quinoa and garnish with chopped cilantro.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Tropical
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 24g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 70mg