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Curried Salmon & Herby Rice

Curried Salmon & Herby Rice: A Quick Comfort Food Delight

This Curried Salmon & Herby Rice is a quick and satisfying meal, combining creamy coconut milk and warming spices.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Herby Rice
  • 1 cup Brown Rice or quinoa for a lighter option
  • 1/4 cup Parsley fresh, or cilantro for a different taste
  • 2 cloves Garlic grated, or powdered garlic
  • 1 medium Red Onion diced, or shallots for milder flavor
  • 2 tablespoons Lemon Juice or lime juice for a twist
  • 1 tablespoon Olive Oil or avocado oil
For the Salmon
  • 4 fillets Salmon or substitutes like chicken or tofu
  • 2 tablespoons Neutral Oil such as sunflower or grapeseed
For the Sauce
  • 2 pieces Red Thai Chilies or jalapeños, omit for milder dish
  • 1 teaspoon Cumin
  • 1 teaspoon Chili Powder or curry powder for different profile
  • 2 tablespoons Tomato Paste
  • 1 can Coconut Milk light coconut milk for less fat
  • 1 teaspoon Kosher Salt to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon Black Pepper to taste

Equipment

  • Pot
  • Sauté Pan
  • whisk

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Cook the brown rice according to package instructions.
  2. Prepare the herby mixture with parsley, garlic, onion, lemon juice, olive oil, and salt.
  3. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
  4. Sauté the red onion in neutral oil until softened.
  5. Add chilies and garlic to the onions, then stir in cumin and chili powder.
  6. Incorporate tomato paste and cook until darkened.
  7. Combine the sauce with coconut milk, whisk until smooth, and season.
  8. Place salmon fillets in sauce, ensure they are coated.
  9. Bake salmon for 14-16 minutes until cooked through.
  10. Mix cooked rice with herby ingredients.
  11. Serve herby rice topped with curried salmon and sauce.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 5gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 100IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Use fresh ingredients for the best flavor, and adjust spice levels to your taste.

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