Sriracha Curry with Sesame Crusted Salmon Bites
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Prep time 15mins
Cook time 30mins
Serves or Makes: 6 servings

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Salmon

ingredients

  • 1 pound fresh salmon, cut into bite sized pieces
  • 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons minced garlic
  • 1 tablespoon fresh grated ginger
  • 1 teaspoon Lee Kum Kee Sriracha
  • 2 teaspoons garam masala
  • 1 teaspoon turmeric powder
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 cup black and white sesame seeds

Curry

ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 2 large shallots, diced
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons minced garlic
  • 1 tablespoon fresh grated ginger
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons garam masala
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 (400 gram) can crushed tomatoes
  • 1 (13.5 ounce) can full fat coconut milk
  • 3-5 lime leaves
  • Sliced green onions (optional), for garnish

Method

  • Step 1

    Heat olive oil and butter in the same pan. Fry the shallots until they start to sweat, about 4 minutes. Scrape up any browned bits stuck on the bottom of the pan.

  • Step 2

    In a bowl, combine salmon with all of the ingredients for the salmon marinade; let marinate for 30 minutes to an hour.

  • Step 3

    Add garlic and ginger to the pan and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant, then add the garam masala, chili powder, salt and sugar. Let cook for about 20 seconds until fragrant, while stirring occasionally.

  • Step 4

    Add crushed tomatoes. Let simmer for about 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally until sauce thickens and becomes a deep brown red color.

  • Step 5

    Remove from heat, scoop mixture into a blender and blend until smooth.

  • Step 6

    Pour the puréed sauce back into the pan. Stir in the coconut milk and lime leaves through the sauce. Cook on low for another 5 minutes and then remove the leaves.

  • Step 7

    Dip each marinated salmon bite into sesame seeds.

  • Step 8

    Heat oil in a large skillet or pot over medium-high heat. When sizzling, add salmon pieces in batches of two or three, making sure not to crowd the pan. Fry until browned for only 3-4 minutes on each side.

  • Step 9

    Serve 1⁄2 cup of curry sauce per person, a drizzle of yogurt, 6-8 salmon bites, and green onion on top.