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BBQ Salmon Curry with Mango Avocado Salsa. This dish has flavorful Thai curry paste, creamy coconut milk, and a quick homemade BBQ seasoning blend. The salmon is seasoned, broiled until crispy, and then served with a creamy curry sauce. I’ve mixed up my homemade mango salsa to complete this summery BBQ salmon. It’s so delicious with a side of rice to soak up all that yummy curry sauce.
Something I love to do is switch up recipes. I love combining flavors that are not traditional and having fun with flavors. This salmon is such a great example of that: a simple BBQ seasoning blend paired with a Thai curry sauce. Not something you might see daily, but so delicious.
And I love how this recipe came to be. I started out with a simple BBQ salmon idea. After that fell flat, I was ready to scrap the whole thing. But then I had the idea to combine the salmon with a curry sauce for even more flavor. I thought it could be so good!
And it is so good! I had fun with this recipe.
The salmon is seasoned with my homemade BBQ seasoning blend and quickly broiled. The sauce, made with coconut milk and curry paste, is very creamy.
For color, add a quick mango salsa! This is my ideal summer dinner, and you can make it any night of the week!
Here are the quick details
Step 1: season the salmon
For the seasoning, I used one of my go-to blends: chili powder, chipotle chili powder, smoked paprika, garlic powder, and onion powder. It’s smoky with just enough spice.
The key is the smoked paprika. I love the flavor this adds! Rub the salmon down with the spices, then add olive oil.
I like to thread the salmon onto skewers, but this is totally optional. I do think it’s fun, though!
Step 2: cook the salmon
I cook the salmon under the broiler to crisp it up. Usually, about 5-8 minutes is just enough time. Be sure to watch the salmon closely—the broiler can work quickly!
Step 3: Make the curry sauce
I start with butter, then garlic and Thai red curry paste. I add a can of creamy coconut milk and season with tamari and lots of fresh cilantro.
Not too many ingredients, but the curry paste really adds a good amount of the yummiest flavor!
Step 4: finally make the salsa
This is my favorite salsa. Mangos, avocados, shallots, fresh cilantro, fresh basil, lots of lime juice, and just a touch of honey. Then some sea salt.
Mix this all together.
Step 5: build your bowl
I always start with rice, it’s essential for soaking up all that yummy curry sauce. Jasmine is my favorite.
I then take the salmon skewers, add lots of curry sauce, and finish each bowl off with spoonfuls of fresh salsa. It’s such a pretty bowl!
This is the perfect (non-boring) recipe to keep things fun during the week. Lastly, a side of fresh, warm naan is especially delicious with this creamy curry sauce. Just an idea!
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
Lastly, if you make this BBQ Salmon Curry with Mango Avocado Salsa, 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!
BBQ Salmon Curry with Mango Avocado Salsa
Servings: 4
Calories Per Serving: 510 kcal
Nutritional information is only an estimate. The accuracy of the nutritional information for any recipe on this site is not guaranteed.
Ingredients
- 1 pound salmon, sliced into 1 inch long fillets
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon chipotle chili powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- salt
- 4 tablespoons salted butter
- 3-4 cloves garlic, chopped
- 1 can full fat coconut milk
- 2-3 tablespoons Thai red curry paste
- 2 tablespoons tamari or soy sauce
Mango Salsa
- 1 1/2 cups diced mango
- 1 avocado, cubed
- 1-2 jalapeños, seeded, if desired, and chopped
- 1 shallot, chopped
- 1/2 cup cilantro, chopped
- 1/2 cup basil, chopped
- 1 tablespoon lime zest, plus 1/4 cup lime juice
- 1 teaspoon honey
Instructions
- 1. Preheat the oven to 500° F or high broil.2. On a baking sheet, toss the salmon with olive oil, paprika, chili powder, chipotle chili powder, garlic powder, onion powder, and a pinch of salt. If desired, thread the salmon onto skewers. Arrange in a single layer. Broil until the salmon begins to crisp, 5-8 minutes, watch closely.3. In a large skillet over medium heat, melt together the butter, garlic, and curry paste. Cook for 2-3 minutes until very fragrant. Add the coconut milk and tamari. Mix in a handful of chopped cilantro and or basil. 4. To make the salsa, combine all ingredients in a bowl.5. Serve the salmon and curry sauce over bowls of rice. Top with salsa.
I love this recipe! Next time I will make double the amount of curry sauce and add some extra veg.
Hi Kate,
Happy Friday!! Thrilled to hear that this recipe was a hit, thanks for making it and your comment! xx
I made this as written a few months ago and then made some modifications last night that made the dish better per my family. Salmon is a fatty fish, so just pat the rub onto the flesh without the olive oil. I baked it last night and it wasn’t as dry as when I broiled it, but that may just be my fickle broiler. Forget the butter! Instead, saute the fresh garlic in a tiny bit of olive oil and proceed as written. (I ditched the tamari last night to reduce the sodium, but YMMV.) Without the butter, the curry flavor shines and coconut milk already has a significant amount of fat…I could eat last night’s rendition of the sauce with a spoon! Overall, the flavors of the salmon and sauce were more pronounced without that oily mouthfeel left behind by the original recipe. P.S. Use the rub on everything!!!
Hey Rebecca,
Happy Friday!! I appreciate you making this recipe and your comment, love to hear that it turned out well! xx
Made this over Labor Day Weekend for my family, and boy was it delicious!!! The flavors were to die for. We couldn’t get enough of it! They loved it so much they requested I make it again during this week 😂
Thanks so much, Rachel! So glad to hear you enjoyed this recipe, thank you for giving it a try! Enjoy the short week:) x
We didn’t have salmon, so opted for tofu air fried w/ bbq seasoning. 10/10 for us.
Hey Meredith,
Happy Sunday! I appreciate you making this recipe and your feedback, so glad to hear it turned out nicely for you! xx
Really enjoyed this recipe. Though I did not make the sauce the salmon and salsa were fabulous. Nice take on spicing up the salmon. Just be sure to use your favorite chili. (My favorite is from Northern New Mexico). We’re trying to cut back the carbs, so no rice, but we really didn’t miss it. Also outstanding grilling the salmon.
Thanks so much! Love to hear that you enjoyed this recipe, I appreciate you making it and your feedback! xT
This might be one of the best rice bowl dishes yet 😋 the flavors were amazing, the sauce was perfect and the fresh salsa was such a great addition. I added roasted broccoli (because I’m a big fan of all the veggies) but I’m not even sure it was needed better salsa was so fresh and yummy.
This will be made again. Easy and flavorful – two of my favorite things.
Hey Kristen,
Awesome! So glad to hear that you enjoyed this recipe, thanks so much for making it! xT
Really enjoyed this recipe. Though I did not make the sauce the salmon and salsa were fabulous. Nice take on spicing up the salmon. Just be sure to use your favorite chili. (My favorite is from Northern New Mexico). We’re trying to cut back the carbs, so no rice, but we really didn’t miss it. Also outstanding grilling the salmon.
I’ve made so many of your recipes but this one is my favorite yet!! It’s not super time consuming and the flavors are phenomenal!
Hey Erica,
Wonderful! Thanks so much for your comment, love to hear that this recipe turned out nicely for you, I appreciate you giving it a try! x
I made this for our work staff while on our retreat to a lake cottage. It was so delicious & perfect for this trip. I will definitely be making it again!
Hey Abigail,
Love to hear that this recipe was enjoyed, thanks so much for making it and your comment! xT
Can you give guidance on cooking the salmon in an air fryer instead??
Hey there,
So sorry, I didn’t try this recipe in the air fryer so I don’t have the exact instructions but it should work well for you! Let me know if you give this recipe a try! xT
Not sure what Mark is on about. I live in the UK and I also made the dish at lunchtime on the day it was posted. He doesn’t appear to understand that there’s a whole big world out there.
No confusion with seasoning the fish. It’s oil, fish, and spices. Not sure what the fuss is all about.
It was a delicious meal, thanks for another winner, Tieghan!
Hey Helen,
So glad to hear that this recipe was enjoyed, I appreciate you making it and sharing your feedback! Have a great day! xT
I used green curry paste instead of red to bring down the spice a bit for the kiddos but otherwise kept recipe as-is – and maaaaaaaaaan was it delicious! Such a surprising but deliciously perfect flavor combo. My super0-snob-french husband who turns his nose up to even what I think are some of my best dishes LOVED it! I’ll be back to make the one again and again. Thank you!
Hey Lea,
Fantastic! Thank you so much for trying this recipe and sharing your feedback, glad to hear it was enjoyed! x
The narrative says season salmon then add olive oil. Is that backwards? Should it be oil the fish first then season?
Hey Paul,
You can follow step 2 as written with the olive oil and then the seasonings. I hope you love this recipe, please let me know if you give it a try! xT
He’s talking about the instructions in the intro. They don’t match the instructions in the recipe and I was confused too.
Just throw it all together simultaneously. Toss the fish with the oil and the seasonings together. If you sprinkle the dry seasoning on first then oil and toss, vs. the other way around, it comes out the same. It’s pretty fail proof. I made this by just pouring it all on top of the fish – oil and spices together and tossing it together. It was really good! As long as the oil and the spices both reach the fish, you are good to go! 🙂
Thanks but I’d rather get the answer from the creator of the recipe.
Well, ok. I was just trying to help. Good luck with the recipe.
I followed Ellie’s advice and was sound, Charlene. Just saying.
Charlene, you could probably get some help from other fellow cooks too. It’s fine to ask T., but many other home cooks have good suggestions too, and we are a community here. We try to help each other out. ❤️
Charlene, what is your actual problem? This is a food blog. We support each other here. if it’s not to your liking, go elsewhere.
Charlene, literally all you need to do is toss the salmon with the spices and oil in one bowl. No need to lambaste someone who tried to assist.
Can you grill the salmon instead of cooking in the oven?
Hi Jennifer,
Sure, that should work nicely for you! Let me know if you give this recipe a try, I hope you love it! xT
This looks and sounds so good I don’t have salmon available..could chicken work?
Hey Cici,
Totally, chicken will work nicely for you! Let me know if you give this recipe a try, I hope you love it! xT
I only had chicken too, CiCi. So I used what I had and it was a winner, so yes! 🙂