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three bowls of salmon with coconut curry broth

Salmon with Coconut Curry Broth

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  • Author: Teri Turner
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Thai
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Description

Make this dish for an absolutely delicious summer dinner!


Ingredients

For the Edamame:

  •   Kosher salt 
  •   ½ cup frozen edamame

For the rice: 

  •   1 cup uncooked jasmine rice 
  •   1 ½ cup water
  •   1 tablespoon butter 

For the broth: 

  •   1 tablespoon olive oil
  •   ¼ cup shallots
  •   1 large sliced garlic clove
  •   ¼ cup sliced scallions
  •   2 tablespoons finely chopped lemongrass (To unlock the full flavor of the lemongrass, bash the stalk with the flat side of your knife before chopping)
  •   1 teaspoon salt, divided
  •   1 tablespoon Thai red curry paste
  •   2 cups chicken broth
  •   1 can coconut milk, blended
  •   1/8 to ¼ teaspoon cayenne
  •   2 tablespoons coconut aminos
  •   2 tablespoons lime juice 
  •   2 teaspoons coconut sugar, optional 

For the salmon: 

  •   4 6-8 ounce skin-on salmon fillets
  •   Kosher salt and pepper
  •   Olive oil 

For serving:

  •   Finely chopped chives
  •   Finely chopped cilantro
  •   1 tablespoon ground sumac, optional
  •   Lime or lemon wedges, optional

Instructions

  1. Blanch edamame. Bring a small pot of salted water to boil and cook the edamame for 2 minutes. Remove from the boiling water to an ice bath. Drain and set aside. 
  2. Make the rice. Rinse the rice well until the water runs clear. Add the rice to a medium pot with 1 ½ cups water and the butter over high heat, cover and bring to a boil. Once boiling, reduce heat to a simmer and continue cooking according to package directions. Once rice is done cooking, turn the heat off and leave covered until ready to serve. 
  3. Make the broth. In a medium pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the shallots and garlic and cook, stirring, until fragrant but not browned, about 30 seconds. 
  4. Add the scallions, lemongrass, and ½ teaspoon of the salt and cook until softened, about 1 minute. In a small bowl, dissolve the curry paste in a splash of the chicken broth and add to the pot along with the remaining stock. Stir well, scraping up all the caramelized bits from the bottom of the pan. 
  5. Add the coconut milk, the remaining ½ teaspoon salt, and cayenne. Stir to combine well and bring back to a simmer. Add the coconut aminos, lime juice, and coconut sugar, if using, and stir and continue cooking for a few minutes. Turn the heat off and set aside. 
  6. Make the salmon. Rinse the salmon fillets and pat dry. Season with 1 teaspoon kosher salt and 1 teaspoon pepper evenly amongst the filets and set aside. 
  7. Heat two tablespoons of olive oil in a large pan over medium heat and add the fillets, skin-side down and cook for 3-4 minutes, depending on the thickness of the fish. Flip the salmon and continue cooking another 3-4 minutes until the salmon is browned and crispy. 
  8. Depending on how you like your salmon, adjust the cooking times a little: I prefer mine a little more rare and cook for 6 minutes total but if you like yours a little more well done, cook them for 8 minutes, or 4 minutes per side as written. Remove fish from the pan and set aside. 
  9. Plate the salmon. Warm the broth on low to your desired temperature. Add a couple ladles of the broth to each of four bowls and add a ¼ cup of the reserved edamame to each. Add rice to each bowl then top with a salmon fillet. Finish the dish with a sprinkle with chives and cilantro, and additional ground sumac if using, and serve with lime or lemon wedges if you’d like. Enjoy! 

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bowl
  • Calories: 353
  • Sugar: 3.7 g
  • Sodium: 503.5 mg
  • Fat: 15 g
  • Carbohydrates: 35.6 g
  • Protein: 21.5 g
  • Cholesterol: 36.3 mg