Hey guys! Thought I’d pop in real quick before I get back to battling my Google reader! There may be 218 unread posts, but I’m maaaaaaaaaakin’ headway! 😉
So, last week, I promised you guys a recipe…
But first, you have to do me a favor!
Say it with me now, “SAAAAAAAAAAM-on”
None of this sALmon stuff…because, you know, then my post title won’t make as much sense! 😉
Moving on!
My friend’s fiance returned home from Alaska a few weeks ago. While he was visiting the arctic oasis, he did a little fishing and well…much to the amazement (and later, panic) of my friend ended up bringing home a salmon big enough to feed an army! Knowing that her and her man would NEVER be able to eat the entire fish, she decided to share the wealth! And I couldn’t have been more grateful!
I swear it’s not just in my head, but this salmon was probably the BEST salmon I’ve ever eaten in my life!
So fresh…so flaky…so buttery smooth!
And if I had to describe this recipe in three words?
Gourmet….Succulent….and Quick!
Hmm, never thought those three words could go together, did you?
Coconut Curry Salmon with Spiced Grains
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Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Keywords: grill entree seafood salmon coconut milk
Ingredients (Serves 4)
For the Spiced Grains
- 1 cup bulgur wheat (quinoa would also be a good choice)
- 1/2 cup canned coconut milk
- 1 1/2 cup water
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/8 teaspoon ginger
- S&P to taste
For the Coconut Curry Salmon
- 1 12 ounce wild-caught salmon filet, cut into 4 ounce servings
- 1/4 cup canned coconut milk
- 1 teaspoon curry powder
- S&P to taste
Instructions
For the Spiced Grains
Combine bulgur wheat, coconut milk, water, and spices in a medium pot and bring to a boil.
Allow to cook for approximately 15 minutes or until most of the liquid is absorbed.
Remove from heat and allow to sit for about 5 minutes to finish soaking up the coconut milky goodness.
Fluff with fork, adjust seasonings as needed, and top with grilled salmon filet.
For the Coconut Curry Salmon
Preheat a grill pan (or better yet, an actual grill) over medium heat.
Combine coconut milk and spices in a shallow bowl.
Dip salmon filets in coconut milk mixture, turning to coat on both sides.
Transfer filets to grill.
Cook filets approximately 6-8 minutes, or until light pink halfway through the thickness of the filet.
Turn and cook for another 5-6 minutes.
And it tastes even better with sides like fresh steamed greens and some cinnamon roasted sweet potatoes (loved my little purple people eater sweet potato that I snagged on my last trip to Whole Foods…sooo pretty)!
If you could grill one thing…and ONE thing only for dinner tonight, what would it be?
That’s easy for me! I’ve seriously been LOVING on some portobellos lately! Yummm!
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PS, sorry for the weird font size stuff…I have NO idea what’s going on with the blog tonite! :-/
This salmon looks absolutely amazing! Thanks for sharing the recipe, Heather! 😀
PS – I totally pronounce salmon as SAMon too. SALmon sounds like nails on a chalkboard to me. It sounds weird! 😛
What fun we’ll have in the kitchen together– can’t WAIT 🙂
Anything coconut is amazing, so I have total faith this salmon and grain dish was out of this world. I recently made a lentil- coconut curry and coconut quinoa that was UH- mazing 🙂
You’re right- salmon from Alaska is SO much better than salmon caught in the states.
Oh girl, that lentil dish sounds great! My next mission in life is to create a lentil dish that is photogenic…hmmm! 😉
Looks divine – the perfect pink a salmon ought to be, what a treat!
Thanks for the recipe for the bulgur wheat too, sounds great with coconut and spices 🙂
your title alone makes me smile. im all about the puns. who pronounces the “L” in salmon??? do people do that? anyway. im right there with ya on google reader catchup. ugh. i like too many people’s blogs i think!
Haha! I know, right?! There are just TOO MANY good ones! And yes, I can never get enough good puns! 😉
I’m glad that you used the wild caught stuff 🙂
That salmon looks great! I love how you put coconut milk with it. 🙂
Nutmeg and salmon together, you are genius, have i mentioned that lately? 🙂
Picture looks good enough to eat, can’t wait to give this one a try!!!
Thank you Donna! You are too sweet!
Paul wont let me cook tonight. he wants to go get thai sooo if I cooooould cook on the glorious grill tonight I would make THIS salmon, and my pesto lemon veggie kabobs to go with it. and MMMMMM all the way through it =)
PS: You totes need to watch the movie slammin’ salmon if you haven’t yet. watch it with a FRIEND. its hilarious.
Mmm, that sounds amazing!! Maybe we’ll just have to whip it up when I come for my visit! 😉
So Thai won over sushi, huh? Meh…
Gosh, I hear ya on the reader…I feel overwhelmed by it. I’m finally working through mine! The salmon looks amazing! I hope you have a great weekend Heather!
printing this recipe as we speak 🙂 you’re amazing, end of story
Aww, thanks Sarah! Let me know how you like the salmon!