If you want to spice-up the curry sauce, sprinkle in a little cayenne pepper and adjust to the spice level you like, tasting as you add. Poaching salmon is a new thing to me and I’m loving it. In the paste, I’ve usually sautéd it, like my Lemon Parmesan Crusted Salmon or oven baked like my Teriyaki Glazed Salmon Recipe. This Coconut Curry Poached Salmon is simply served over white rice or noodles (your choice) with fresh peas and snow peas, this recipe is a meal for two, but can be doubled for a family meal. Thai poached fish This dish would work with any firm flesh fish; Halibut, Mahi Mahi, Swordfish and Tuna. Scallops would also be a great option, which I may try next. I’m pretty new to making poached salmon and I’m loving it. In the past, I usually pan fry my salmon, like in Lemon Parmesan Crusted Salmon, or cook in the oven like my Teriyaki Salmon Glazed Recipe. I used unrefined coconut oil which is unflavored. If you use flavored coconut oil this will add to the coconut flavor.
