Name: Recipe Here: Coconut Curry Salmon Noodles
Prep time: 8 min
Cook time: 17 min
Total time: 25 min
Cuisine: Thai-Inspired
Ingredients: 1 1/4 pounds salmon fillets skin removed, cut into large chunks; 8 ounces ramen noodles or rice noodles; 1 tablespoon neutral oil; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon black pepper; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated; 2 tablespoons red curry paste or yellow curry paste; 1 can coconut milk (13.5 ounces); 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth or water; 1 tablespoon soy sauce or fish sauce; 1 tablespoon brown sugar optional, balances heat; 1 tablespoon lime juice; 2 cups baby spinach; 2 green onions, sliced; 1 tablespoon chopped cilantro; Optional toppings: lime wedges; crushed peanuts

Description

This Coconut Curry Salmon Noodles recipe combines flaky salmon and quick noodles in a creamy coconut curry sauce with garlic, ginger, and lime—fast, cozy, and full of flavor.

Ingredients

Scale

- 1 1/4 pounds salmon fillets skin removed, cut into large chunks
- 8 ounces ramen noodles or rice noodles
- 1 tablespoon neutral oil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
- 2 tablespoons red curry paste or yellow curry paste
- 1 can coconut milk (13.5 ounces)
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth or water
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce or fish sauce
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar optional, balances heat
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 2 cups baby spinach
- 2 green onions, sliced
- 1 tablespoon chopped cilantro
- Optional toppings:
  - lime wedges
  - crushed peanuts

Instructions

1. Cook noodles in boiling water until just tender.
2. Reserve 1/4 cup noodle water, then drain noodles.
3. Pat salmon dry and season with salt and pepper.
4. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
5. Sear salmon 2 minutes per side until lightly browned.
6. Transfer salmon to a plate.
7. Reduce heat to medium and add garlic and ginger for 30 seconds.
8. Stir in curry paste for 30 seconds until fragrant.
9. Pour in coconut milk, broth, soy sauce, and brown sugar (optional).
10. Simmer 3 to 4 minutes until slightly thickened.
11. Stir in spinach until wilted.
12. Add drained noodles and toss to coat, adding a splash of noodle water if needed.
13. Return salmon to the pan and spoon sauce over top for 1 minute.
14. Finish with lime juice, green onions, and cilantro.

Notes

- Start with 1 1/2 tablespoons curry paste for mild, 2+ for spicy.
- Don’t overcook noodles; serve immediately for best texture.
- Add a splash of noodle water to loosen sauce if needed.
- Finish with lime for a brighter, less heavy sauce.

Prep Time: 8 Minutes
Cook Time: 17 Minutes
Category: Dinner
Method: Stovetop
Cuisine: Thai-Inspired

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 Serving
Calories: 640Kcal
Sugar: 7g
Sodium: 780mg
Fat: 33g
Saturated Fat: 16g
Carbohydrates: 53g
Fiber: 3g
Protein: 34g

Keywords: Coconut Curry Salmon Noodles