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broiled salmon
Broiled Salmon with Coconut Red Curry Sauce and Lime Scallion Rice
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
30 mins
 

A 30 minute meal perfect for busy weeknights - broiled  salmon with lime scallion rice

Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Asian, Thai
Servings: 4
Calories: 391 kcal
Author: Vicky Berman
Ingredients
  • 1 pound salmon fillet for vegan version use tofu
  • salt pepper, to taste
  • olive oil for drizzling
  • 1 teaspoon vegetable or coconut oil
  • 1 tablespoon minced ginger
  • 2 tablespoons finely chopped lemongrass 1 stalk
  • 1 shallot thinly sliced
  • 1 tablespoon red curry paste
  • 1/2 lime juiced
  • 1 teaspoon fish sauce substitute gluten free tamari for vegan gluten free version
  • 1/2 can high quality coconut milk I used mostly the coconut cream at the top of the can with a few splashes of milk
  • 1 scallion thinly sliced
  • sesame seeds
  • 1 tablespoon peanut oil
  • 1 cup long grain rice
  • 2-3 scallions thinly sliced
  • 1 lime juiced and zested
Instructions
  1. Over medium heat add vegetable oil to a pot. Add shallots and cook for 1-2 minutes. Add lemongrass, ginger, and red curry paste, mixing to combine. Continue to cook 3-4 minutes, then add coconut milk, fish sauce and lime juice. Reduce heat to low and continue to cook, stirring occasionally until sauce reaches desired consistency.
  2. Preheat broiler. Wash salmon fillet and dry with paper towels. Line baking sheet with aluminum foil, spray with cooking spray and place salmon on top. Season with salt and pepper and drizzle olive oil on top, rubbing the mixture into the salmon. Broil 10-15 minutes or until salmon is cooked through (depends on the thickness of your fillet).
  3. Spoon sauce over fish and sprinkle with scallions and sesame seeds.
  4. Directions:
  5. Heat peanut oil over medium heat. Add rice and cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring frequently, making sure not to burn it. Add 2 cups water, lime juice and zest.
  6. Turn heat to high, bring to a boil, cover and reduce heat to low. Cook 15 minutes or until rice is cooked through. Remove from heat, add scallions, and mix to combine.
Nutrition Facts
Broiled Salmon with Coconut Red Curry Sauce and Lime Scallion Rice
Amount Per Serving
Calories 391 Calories from Fat 108
% Daily Value*
Fat 12g18%
Saturated Fat 2g13%
Cholesterol 62mg21%
Sodium 174mg8%
Potassium 663mg19%
Carbohydrates 41g14%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 1g1%
Protein 26g52%
Vitamin A 725IU15%
Vitamin C 9.8mg12%
Calcium 44mg4%
Iron 1.7mg9%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.