Easy Curry Salmon

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 400°F with a rack in the center of the oven

Step 2

Line a rimmed baking sheet with foil

Step 3

Place the salmon skin side down on foil

Step 4

Pat dry with a paper towel

Step 5

Make the curry rub for the salmon: In a small bowl, mix together the sea salt, brown sugar, red curry paste, garlic powder and the oil until fully combined

Step 6

Spread the curry paste mixture over the salmon and place it in the oven until it easily flakes with a fork, about 8-10 minutes

Step 7

Make the curry sauce: In a large skillet set over medium heat, add the oil until glistening

Step 8

Add the grated ginger and minced garlic to the oil and cook until fragrant about 1 minute

Step 9

Add the red curry paste and coconut milk and whisk until fully combined.Add the fish sauce, brown sugar, onions and peppers

Step 10

Allow to simmer until the onions and bell peppers are tender, about 15 minutes

Step 11

Turn off the heat

Step 12

Add the lime juice and fresh basil to the pan and stir to combine

Step 13

Remove the salmon from the oven

Step 14

Using a spatula, slide the cooked salmon away from the skin and transfer it to the curry sauce, spooning the sauce over the salmon

Step 15

Top the salmon curry with green onions, cilantro and extra basil if desired

Step 16

Serve family style along with cooked rice.