It might be obvious, but I’ve been loving these baked, one-pan dinners. I first started making this style recipe with chicken. I shared my spicy sesame butter chicken and then everyone’s favorite, creamy parmesan ranch chicken. And now we’re using the same method, but with salmon! It never crossed my mind to try a one-pan seafood dinner like this, but now that I’ve baked this salmon curry this way, I’m hooked. This dish could not have turned out more delicious, and it was so easy to put together. Like a one-pan chicken recipe, mix everything together with the salmon and bake until you have a rich, creamy sauce. My current obsession is coconut. I’ve been using it in both savory and sweet recipes! The fact that Easter is just around the corner probably has something to do with this obsession. But either way, you can expect more yummy coconut recipes coming soon! And one of my personal favorite ways to enjoy salmon is in a coconut curry sauce!
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Step 1: the curry powder I use lots of cumin and ginger with a touch of paprika, cayenne, garlic, onion, and cinnamon. It’s the perfect blend. I shared the recipe in the notes. Of course, you can also just use store-bought curry powder with chili flakes. Step 2: mix the salmon Cube the salmon pieces, then place them in a baking dish with a small amount of cream cheese. The cream cheese probably sounds weird, but it helps create a creamier sauce. You can also try using sour cream, but I think the cream cheese is best here. Mix the salmon and cream cheese with the curry powder, curry paste, fresh ginger, and a shallot. You can also add garlic if you want more flavor. Then, pour over a can of coconut milk—I use full-fat for best results. Then add some tamari. Step 3: bake Next, add butter slices to the top of the salmon. Then, sprinkle with sesame seeds. Bake the salmon in the sauce until it bubbles around it and has thickened. Note that the sauce may look watery at first, but it just needs to be stirred. Once stirred and allowed to settle for a minute, the sauce will get creamier. Step 4: the mango I love to serve this creamy salmon with a spicy-sweet mango salsa: fresh ripe mango, jalapeños, cilantro or basil, limes, and chopped green onion. One of my all-time favorite mixes. You could even add a diced avocado as well. Step 5: serve To no one’s surprise, I serve the salmon and sauce over rice. It’s essential for soaking up all that yummy curry sauce. Then top with lots of mango salsa. A great (non-boring) simple recipe to really keep things fun throughout the week! Looking for other dinner recipes? Here are my favorites: Thai Black Pepper Chicken and Garlic Noodles One Pot Stove-Top Mac and Cheese Honey Garlic Salmon Soba Noodle Bowls Coconut Milk Braised Black Pepper Chicken Coconut Curry Salmon with Garlic Butter Lastly, if you make this Baked Coconut Curry Salmon, be sure to leave a comment and/or give this recipe a rating! Above all, I love to hear from you guys and always do my best to respond to each and every comment. And, of course, if you do make this recipe, don’t forget to tag me on Instagram! Looking through the photos of recipes you all have made is my favorite!
