Yellow Curry Bowl in association with Bluehouse Salmon. I was sent over the salmon to try but the recipe, images and opinions are my own.
Flaky Salmon, fragrant jasmine rice and colorful blanched vegetables in a soupy Thai yellow curry broth are my idea of a cozy dinner.This bowl has balanced flavors and is really hearty.
After Indian cuisine, my next favorite has to be Thai cuisine. What's not to love! What I am drawn to the most is how the spices and herbs used in both cuisines. They bear resemblance to each other but the flavor profile of dishes is so unique.
No points for guessing that the myriad of Thai curries are my favorite! I love using seafood with fresh vegetables in the curries and this soupy yellow curry bowl is cooked often in our home. The moment I saw Bluehouse Salmon, I knew that the fresh fish would be so amazing in this week's yellow curry.
Bluehouse salmon are land raised in Florida practicing sustanability. Think of Bluehouse like a greenhouse. In their land based Bluehouses, salmon farming is done observing ethical practices, as a result, we can feast while our oceans thrive. Their salmon is always fresh, never frozen, antibiotics & hormone free and has a super taste.
I only have good things to say about this salmon. Being a seafood lover to the core, I have tasted numerous kinds of salmon and trust me I can differentiate. The taste of this fish is clean and rich. You really feel like eating something that is good for your body and mind (cue all the omega acids).After cooking, the salmon turned out to be firm yet buttery. It was nicely moist and flaky and not dry at all. With different kinds of colorful vegetables and steamed jasmine rice, this soupy bowl of superfood salmon goodness is satiating and delicious at the same time.
Making Thai curry bases from scratch can be time consuming especially on weeknights. So I use store bought yellow curry paste when I am in a hurry but I pep it up using shallots, a fresh pounded paste of ginger, garlic and fresh turmeric. While the curry base simmers, I prepare the vegetables. The rice can also cook in the same time if you start them at the beginning of cooking. If you are able to plan your workflow a bit, and with little help from the store, this amazing meal can be prepared in 30 to 40 minutes.
You can easily switch up the protein. Add chicken, just the vegetables or tofu. This is a very adaptable recipe to suit your liking.
Salmon Yellow Curry Bowl
Ingredients
- 4, 6oz Bluehouse Salmon Portions
- ½ teaspoon turmeric powder
- 2-3 tablespoon tbsp cooking oil, divided
- 1 shallot, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon garlic-ginger-turmeric paste (simply pound 2 garlic cloves, ½ inch knob of ginger and a tiny knob of fresh turmeric using mortar & pestle)
- 2 Thai bird chilies, slit (adjust to taste)
- 2-3 tablespoon yellow curry paste, adjust depending on how strong you like the curry taste
- Salt to taste
- 1 cup water (adjust how you like the consistency)
- 1 can unsweetened full fat coconut milk (400ml/14floz)
- 2 teaspoon sugar, (adjust to taste)
- 1 tablespoon lime juice, or to taste
To plate
- 1.5 cup blanched vegetables (I used asparagus, broccoli, sliced mushrooms, baby corn and red bell pepper)
- Cooked Jasmine rice
- Garnishes - Chopped cilantro, chilies etc, lime wedges
Instructions
- Rub the salmon with turmeric, salt and pepper. Add 1 tablespoon oil to a heavy and wide pot, let heat and sear all the salmon portions carefully on both sides. Do not cook through. 2 minutes each side is good enough. Transfer to a plate and keep nearby.
- Add 2 tablespoon oil to the pot. Once the oil is hot, add the shallots and chilies and cook for a minute or so. Add the ginger garlic turmeric paste next. Sauté for 30 seconds till you smell a nice aroma.
- Next, add the yellow curry paste and sauté in oil for 2 minutes, stirring regularly. Add the coconut milk next along with water.Add the salt and sugar as well. Bring to a very slow simmer, it should not boil.
- Once simmering enough, carefully add the seared salmon. Let simmer on low for 8-10 minutes (adjust time depending on how thick your fish portions are). Finish with limejuice and chopped cilantro. Switch off the stove and let the curry rest for 10 minutes.
- To Plate :- Take a wide bowl. Place salmon, scoop of rice and blanched vegetables. Pour over about 1 cup of warm yellow curry. Add a lime wedge, jalapeno slices and cilantro. Serve warm.Enjoy!
Desiree Anne Alexis de Souza
Another easy and tasty recipe! Didn’t use all the coconut milk as a personal preference. Thank you for sharing, Tanvi.
Tanvi Srivastava
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your feedback. Appreciate it.