SWEET AND SPICY COCONUT CURRY RAMEN WITH SALMON

I was chosen as 1 of 30 bloggers to compete in the Sam’s Fresh Salsa Blogger Recipe Challenge!  I received samples of their mild, medium, and mango pineapple salsas to use in developing creative recipes for appetizers and entrees. The challenge is to really think outside of the box and leave the ‘same ole same ole’ chips and salsa in the dust!!

I knew as soon as I tasted the mango pineapple salsa that I wanted to created a fusion dish with an Asian flavor profile.  My Coconut Curry Ramen dish has layers and layers of sweet and spicy flavors.  Silky chunks of salmon swim in an out of ramen noodles that are bathed in the most delicious coconut curry broth with sweet pops of flavor from the salsa which used in the broth and also tossed into the noodles just before serving.  Finished with bright mint, fresh scallions, and crunchy peanuts, every bite is a flavor and texture explosion in your mouth!!

Here’s how I made it.  Note – you can also scroll to the bottom of this post to skip to the full recipe or click on the photos in this post which will link you to the recipe page as well.

Heat 2 tablespoons of coconut oil in a large (5-7 quart) Dutch oven or soup pot.  Cook 1 chopped onion, 6 cloves chopped garlic, 1 ½ teaspoons minced ginger, and 1 chopped jalapeño over medium high heat until soft and fragrant, about 2-3 minutes.  Add 1 chopped red bell pepper and 4 ounces of sliced mushrooms to the pot.  Continue cooking, stirring frequently, for 3-4 minutes more until the mushrooms are soft and have released their moisture.

Add 2 cups of seafood stock, 2 13.5 ounce cans unsweetened coconut milk, 1 ½ 12 ounce containers of Sam’s fresh mango pineapple salsa, 3 tablespoons red curry paste, 2 tablespoons fish sauce, 2 teaspoons sesame oil, 1 tablespoon soy sauce, 1 ½ teaspoons salt, and ½ teaspoon black pepper to the pot and bring to a boil, stirring to dissolve the curry paste.  Cook on a low boil for 8-10 minutes, letting flavors meld and the broth to slightly reduce.

Break 3, 3 ounce packages dry ramen noodles in half and add them to the pot along with 1 pound of salmon chopped into 2″ pieces.  Stir until the noodles are soft and the salmon is just cooked through.  Remove from heat and add the ⅓ cup of chopped mint, ⅓ cup chopped scallions, and remaining salsa.  Gently toss to combine.

Serve the ramen in bowls topped with  chopped peanuts and lime wedges.

 

SWEET AND SPICY COCONUT CURRY RAMEN WITH SALMON

2 tablespoons coconut oil

1 medium onion, chopped

6 cloves garlic, chopped

1 ½ teaspoons ginger root, minced

1 jalapeño pepper, chopped

1 red bell pepper, chopped

4 ounces shitake mushroom caps, sliced

2 cups fish or chicken stock

2, 13.5 ounce cans unsweetened coconut milk

2, 12 ounce containers Sam’s Mango Pineapple Fresh Salsa

3 tablespoons red curry paste

2 tablespoons fish sauce

2 teaspoons sesame oil

1 tablespoon soy sauce

1 ½ teaspoons salt

½ teaspoon black pepper

3, 3 ounce packages dry ramen noodles

1 pound salmon filet, skinned and cut into 2” chunks

⅓ cup fresh mint leaves, chopped

⅓ cup scallions, chopped

½ cup chopped honey roasted peanuts

2 limes, cut into quarters

Heat the coconut oil in a large (5-7 quart) Dutch oven or soup pot.  Cook the onions, garlic, ginger, and jalapeno over medium high heat until soft and fragrant, about 2-3 minutes.  Add the red pepper and mushrooms to the pot.  Continue cooking, stirring frequently, for 3-4 minutes more until the mushrooms are soft and have released their moisture.

Add the stock, coconut milk, 1 ½ packagesf the salsa, curry paste, fish sauce, sesame oil, soy sauce, salt, and pepper to the pot and bring to a boil, stirring to dissolve the curry paste.  Cook on a low boil for 8-10 minutes, letting flavors meld and the broth to slightly reduce.

Break the ramen noodles in half and add them to the pot along with the salmon.  Stir until the noodles are soft and the salmon is just cooked through.  Remove from heat and add the mint, scallions, and remaining salsa.  Gently toss to combine.

Serve the ramen in bowls topped with the chopped peanuts and lime wedges.

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