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Almost effortless, Baked Coconut Curry Salmon. Made with flavorful Thai red curry paste, creamy coconut milk, and a quick homemade spicy curry powder. Finish each bowl off with steamed rice, then serve with a spicy-sweet mango jalapeño salsa. You’ll have the perfect dinner that can be enjoyed any night of the week. This meal is quickly made all in one dish. Simply mix, bake, and serve—easy peasy!
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!
All the details you need
Step 1: the curry powder
This recipe calls for spicy curry powder. I either order mine on Amazon or make a quick homemade blend. The homemade blend is my favorite because I can customize the flavors to our liking.
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!
Baked Coconut Curry Salmon
Servings: 6
Calories Per Serving: 298 kcal
Nutritional information is only an estimate. The accuracy of the nutritional information for any recipe on this site is not guaranteed.
Watch the How-To Reel
Ingredients
- 4 (4-6 ounce) salmon filets, cubed
- 2 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature
- 2-3 tablespoons spicy curry powder (homemade in notes)
- 1/4 cup Thai red curry paste
- 1 tablespoon fresh grated ginger
- 1 shallot, chopped
- salt and black pepper
- 1 1/2 cups canned full-fat coconut milk
- 3 tablespoons tamari/soy sauce
- 4 tablespoons salted butter
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
Mango Salsa
Instructions
- 1. Preheat the oven to 425°.2. In a baking dish, toss together the salmon, cream cheese, curry powder, curry paste, ginger, and shallot. Season with salt and pepper. Pour over the coconut milk. Add the tamari. Stir until creamy and well mixed. Arrange the butter slices over the salmon. Sprinkle with sesame seeds. Bake for 20-30 minutes until the sauce thickens and the salmon is cooked to your liking.3. Meanwhile, make the salsa. Mix everything in a bowl. 4. Serve the salmon and sauce over bowls of rice. Top with lots of mango salsa.
Notes
Spicy Curry Powder:
2 teaspoons ground cumin
2 teaspoons ground ginger
1 teaspoon paprika
1/2-1 teaspoon cayenne
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
kosher salt and black pepper – to taste Mix everything to combine. Makes 2-3 tablespoons.
2 teaspoons ground ginger
1 teaspoon paprika
1/2-1 teaspoon cayenne
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
kosher salt and black pepper – to taste Mix everything to combine. Makes 2-3 tablespoons.
This post was originally published on March 18, 2024
Another great recipe- easy and delicious! I have made this a few times and have shared the recipe with a bunch of people. It’s a great way to make salmon for a crowd.
Thank you SO much Jill! I’m so so glad you loved this salmon curry! Have a great weekend! xT
It should be noted that the video shows fish sauce being used and even says not to skip it, but it’s not shown in the write up or the recipe card. Definitely add it!
So easy and delicious 👌🏾
Thanks so so much Pernilla! So glad you loved this curry! 🙂 xT
I’ve made this three times for three different couples, and they have all LOVED it and asked for the recipe! Absolutely delicious! Easy to prep ahead of time and then just pop in the oven!
Thank you so much, Anjuli!! I am so glad to hear you have been enjoying this dish and appreciate you making it! xx
Any ideas for what could be substituted for cream cheese?
Hi Jenn,
You could skip the cream cheese, you could also do ricotta or mascarpone. I hope this helps! Happy Sunday!
All of the recipes on this site are delicious! Made this one last night for the first time. It was so good, my husband had to call and invite the neighbor over for dinner because he said somebody else had to taste how good it is! We didn’t do the mango salsa this time. Just the salmon curry served over white rice with some veggies. Will definitely be making this again!
Hey Jill,
Happy Friday! Thanks a bunch for making this recipe and your comment, love to hear it was a winner! xxT
Just made this last night and WOWWWW! I wasn’t sure what to expect, but this will be a staple recipe in my house!!
Hey Kiana,
Happy Friday! Thanks a bunch for making this recipe and your comment, love to hear it was a winner! xxT
So good my son requests it every other week! Wouldn’t change one thing about this! The mango salsa puts it over the top! We serve over brown rice.
Hi There,
Wonderful!! So glad to hear this recipe is always enjoyed, thanks for making it so often! Have the best weekend!☃️
Everything about this dish was amazing! The salmon, sauce, & rice paired with the mango jalapeño salsa had the best flavour combo. Followed the recipe exactly as written (including the homemade spice blend). I made this for dinner guests, it was a hit!
Hi Tracey,
Happy New Year!🥳 Thanks so much for trying this recipe and sharing your feedback, love to hear it turned out well for you! xx
Should the spicy curry powder recipe have called for curry?
Hi Amy,
Nope, the recipe is correct as written:) Please let me know if you have any other questions! xx
Wow, this was delicious. Incredibly easy to make and was really good served over rice. I am going to reheat and serve over potatoes tonight. I added some spinach that I needed to use up which was a nice addition!
Thanks so much, Evie! Love to hear this dish turned out nicely for you, I appreciate you making it! xT